Design style and chic finish offers dream entertaining
Contemporary styling dictates clean lines, eye-catching aesthetics and smart selection of materials. This home captures that theme with aplomb. The combination of block brick and vertical cedar insets makes a striking statement in this home’s street-front greeting.
The location is Ohauiti – near where Ohauiti Road veers into the hills and Upper Ohauiti. Buxton Place is a quiet cul-de-sac sitting off this main road. A modern enclave, with an almost a townmeets-country setting, and peeks to the Papamoa hills adding to the peaceful ambience of this area.
The house is designed around the sun and outdoor flow; maximising space with high ceilings and strategic glazing. Wide sliding doors slip living outside from the family hub to a sun-drenched deck. Thanks to the earthworks and significant landscaping, this part of the home feels like it has been lowered into a corner. It allows more privacy in this outdoor zone.
Lovely by day, thanks to the sun and natural light streaming inside, the mood becomes more intimate once the drapes are drawn. Smart finish takes the drapes up to full ceiling height. Once drawn they instil a theatrical effect. With the wood burner flickering its warmth into the room, it’s a cosy setting – one which lifts the entertainment factor. A heat pump is an additional feature and this home also has a Smartvent ventilation system installed for a healthy environment.
Either dining formally, or gathering around the bar-stool island, this home revolves around social togetherness. The kitchen is centre stage. Delicious dark tones and clever hardware choice gives a chic finish. The white marbled tone on the splashback and waterfall appeal of the island’s counter is also a clever contrast against the cabinetry.
Bathroom styling matches the contemporary flavour. The feature wall backing the bath in the family bathroom has the effect of concrete slabs, while black tapware is the perfect accent against the white décor and grey woodgrain tiled flooring. Parents have the luxury of a walk-in shower, with that ultimate joy of a large rainfall fixture.
Attention to detail is evident throughout this home. It’s the extra touches that personalise its individual approach. From the clever, vertical timber slats at the entry, to the pendant lighting fixtures, this home celebrates its contemporary status. The low-slung side pendants in the master bedroom and the mood lighting over the bath are particularly astute.
Motivated vendors have completed their vision for this property. With their sights set on a move to the country, this home is ready and waiting for a new family to move in and simply enjoy the lifestyle on offer. With four bedrooms giving that added choice for an office, or separate guest room, this home’s appeal is broad. And with a price stated upfront, buyers can plan accordingly.