Polished Gem

A home’s calibre isn’t measured by its scale or number of rooms. Rather, it’s the quality of design, detail and craftsmanship that matters and in this house, all three have been executed with great skill and care. Although it has just two bedrooms, the north-facing house is roomy. The 233sqm floorplan allows plenty of space for an especially large and opulent main-bedroom suite in its own wing. This, with a tiled ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and deck accessed through sliders, is the owners’ private oasis. A second cleverly designed area with a snug, guest room and bathroom sets the home up for myriad ways of living and using the extra space. That’s smart.

The light-flooded central living area with kitchen, dining and lounge has raked ceilings, polished-concrete floors and widespread glazing, including sliders that flow onto decking and patios. Concrete is used to beautiful effect elsewhere: blocks become feature walls and a bench/hearth supports the solid-fuel fire. With a double garage, ample storage and green views from almost everywhere you look, the design covers every interior base. The outside has been lavished with equal attention. Coloured steel and timber cladding are perfect partners for the single-level country house with monopitch roof. In this two-bedroom beauty, you’ll find twice the levels of charm and sophistication.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

• Regional Silver

REGION & CATEGORY:
Nelson / Marlborough / West Coast
Bunnings New Home $1 million - $1.5 million