"I find it a very relaxing house to be in," she says.
Downstairs, an airy vestibule leads to a large, open-plan living, kitchen and dining room with wooden flooring and huge, double-glazed windows. At the end, there's yet another space for armchairs and couches.
Although the ceilings are tall, the atmosphere is remarkably intimate, and there is plenty of room for entertaining.
The kitchen has a butler's pantry and striking hexagonal tiled splashback. With all mod-cons, it's a cook's dream come true. A central island provides a place for friends and family to gather while a meal is prepared.
There's a separate laundry and the well-appointed downstairs bathroom is ideal for guests.
A central courtyard with a vertical garden wall and barbecue area is private and sunny. The swimming pool is accessed from the main living room.
Image 1 of 11: Tranquil Zen-like atmosphere is a huge part of the appeal of this attractive brick and cedar home.
This level also contains the fifth bedroom which could be used as a home office. A double garage with internal access finishes the picture and there's off-street parking for a third vehicle.
Upstairs all the small details are well taken care of.
Outside the master suite -- with its elegant bathroom, featuring a double shower, and walk-in wardrobe (about three times the usual size) -- lies another living space. It's ideal for parents wanting to read or watch TV in peace while family life goes on downstairs.
The master bedroom has views of the leafy neighbourhood outside and, in a novel twist, there's a place for working or studying built in behind the bedhead.
"I thought that was a really good idea," says Kacey.
There are three further bedrooms and another bathroom; all quiet and private.
Quality carpets and wall coverings in neutral hues can be found throughout the property and the copper light fittings above the stairs are spectacular, especially at night.
The house is fully insulated, has air conditioning, heat-pumps and a vacuum system. In the front living room there's a gas fire.
With the popular Benson Rd shops and cafes just moments away, the Orakei Basin nature walk and public transport nearby, Kacey was looking forward to settling into her dream home but a change of circumstances means that won't be possible.
"I've been accepted to study medicine in Japan and it's something I've always wanted to do," she says. "I'll be living in an apartment in Tokyo, which won't be nearly as big and comfortable.
