Sunny Disposition

This is a tale of two main pavilions and one light-flooded, cohesive home. The darkcoloured wing has the double garage, three bedrooms and a bathroom, while the white pavilion accommodates the long, lovely communal zone. In between, the link has the entry and a fourth bedroom. This description doesn’t do justice to the 185sqm coastal haven that captures the imagination from the outset. The contrasting weatherboard hues of the exterior whet the appetite for what’s inside, which is elegantly casual and bathed in all-day sun. The white wing is entirely devoted to living large — family and dining spaces, plus the designer kitchen with scullery. It’s perfectly set up for family food prep or entertaining while the children can do homework at the island or in the nearby study nook.

Open the doors in the family space and the communal area extends out to an appealing loggia and timber decking. ‘Flow’ doesn’t do this justice, either. This wing also has a separate living room with tall geometric window features on either side of a statement dark fireplace. Four stylish bedrooms and a family bathroom offer space for visitors and the main suite, with dressing room and ensuite, has its own stretch of deck. This is a home that stands out, with two gabled pavilions, a smart two-tone colour palette and a double garage, all built with a single focus on quality.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

• Regional Gold

REGION & CATEGORY:
Auckland / Northland / Coromandel Competition
New Home $500,000 - $750,000