Discreet features blend chic finish with the sound of songbirds
Nature mingles with modern-day technology to combine the best of both worlds in this elegant home. Sitting down a private right of way on the fringe of town in Pukehangi, nature nestles on the back border. The sound of songbirds and distinctive tones of tui beckon. Stepping down in the bush valley behind this home, it’s an escape from reality – seemingly a world away from everywhere, yet right in the heart of this charming neighbourhood.
This is a large site at around 934 square metres. Designed to fit, the house allows ample room at the front to park the boat or motorhome; and space for visitors. The garden hides at the rear – picturesque, restful and an intimate connection with living areas and the ensuite master retreat.
Decking wraps around this rear face to offer distinct settings - from sundrenched corners off the master bedroom and living areas to a designer outdoor lounge off family living. Outdoor flow is well thought out. While it’s a continuous thread from one room to the next, the division gives a sense of individual ownership on each area.
The covered deck section enhances the focus on the family hub. A designer kitchen will please cooks. A butler’s pantry increases storage space and offers a private workplace. Quality appliances include a double wall oven and gas hobs, while the bar-stool island is a natural drawcard. One of the best features here is the direct access outside. It makes serving refreshments and food outdoors a breeze. Family space also gives preference for where to place the dining setting and casual seating.
The mood changes in the lounge.
It’s more intimate – flowing drapes, a feature fire wall with its pellet fire and built-in display shelving; and a degree of separation from the busier activity in the family hub.
Contemporary styling throughout this home infuses a tone-on-tone ambience – just enough contrasting accents to add the bling that give this home its individuality. It’s what the eye doesn’t see straight away that are major features. The home is centrally heated and air-conditioned. Blinds in the family hub are motorised and controlled by an app. The louvre roofing over the covered deck has a rain sensor and the home has LED lighting throughout. Enhancing the snooze delight in all four bedrooms are black out drapes. Space, style and attention to detail is seen everywhere – from the bagged brick and stone features outside, to the super laundry, right to the carpeted garage with its workbench and attic ladder to storage above.
The home is a statement in function and form. But when the tuis call – there is that blessed escape down the steps at the back into a lost valley of nature.