The funny thing about new construction in the Greater Boston area is that as luxury features become commonplace, surprises are hard to come by.

If you’re on the hunt for an “I’ve-never-seen-that-before” detail, 90 Auburndale Avenue in Newton is poised to throw you a curveball or 20 courtesy of Excelsior Development Partners, a local firm that specializes in the art of the architectural wow.

A stucco exterior combines with shiplap by Modern Mill to bring a decidedly modern Southern California-esque curb appeal. That SoCal vibe is extended to the home’s design which centers around making indoor-outdoor living as carefree as possible. Naturally, this means big windows, natural finishes, open spaces (check, check, and check) but it also means a solar panel-ready roof, high-efficiency systems, and a two car garage pre-wired for electric vehicle charging.

We could list a dozen other features: wet bar in the lower level, an elevator, expert millwork in various finishes that keep you dazzled throughout. But what we really want to talk about is the living room and more specifically, the Bonelli sliding glass floor-to-ceiling disappearing doors in the corner. Open them to reveal the covered back porch — hello, summer parties.

The brand new build includes four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and just under 5,300 square feet, plus an ipe deck and yard.

The sale of the home, on the market for $3,688,000, is represented by Manuel Sarkis of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman Massachusetts.