Class In The Country

Space, comfort, easy-living flow and lovely design features. What more could you want from your slice of rural paradise in Manawatū? And there’s plenty more about this 230sqm, four-bedroom house that signals excellent planning and craftsmanship. Set against green fields, the H-shaped home presents as a modern, interesting build. The gables and a crisp façade of Rockcote plaster teamed with vertical cladding and long-run roofing get the property off to a cracking start. Inside, you’ll find two distinct living zones that create plenty of options for family life.

The open-plan communal space flows from a kitchen with breakfast bar and walk-in pantry. It transitions smoothly to dining, to living and, through sliders, to sun-drenched patios. As if that’s not enough, when you slide open barn-style doors to the adjoining lounge, this living area is extended further. This part of the house has design features such as scissor-truss ceilings that add to the airy ambiance. A clever north-facing layout includes four bedrooms, one of which is the main suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, a family bathroom, separate laundry, plenty of storage and a double garage. Comfort during chillier months is assured: the house has low-e double glazing and a fully ducted heat-pump system with ERV (energy recovery ventilation). This is a home that didn’t cost millions to build, but is an over-performer in terms of quality, extras and understated elegance.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

• Regional Silver

REGION & CATEGORY:
Manawatu & Whanganui
New Home $500,000 - $750,000