MICA RIDGE: BRAND NEW & READY FOR YOU!
If a Central Otago lifestyle appeals to you then 11 Mica Ridge is likely to be your dream home. Juliet McGhie discovers how Mica Ridge's design themes beautifully capture a piece of iconic New Zealand scenery.
Millbrook Resort, nestled within the spectacular Southern Alps, has been aptly described as ‘paradise on earth’. Currently on the market is a stunning new residence in the now fully completed peaceful neighbourhood of Mica Ridge, located within Millbrook Resort. This part of Mica Ridge consists of just six magnificent homes where the architectural design and landscaping plan thoughtfully reflects the region’s rich agrarian past. Skillfully designed by multi-award winning Mason & Wales Architects, Mica Ridge features a rich diversity of scale, claddings and colours brought together by a common architectural thread appropriate for this wonderful Millbrook location. The individual placement of each home has been carefully considered to maximise privacy, shelter and the expansive views. Take time to explore 11 Mica Ridge and you’ll be amazed. Comprising multiple perfectly scaled individual pavilions, this beautifully crafted residence is functional, spacious and energy efficient where the benefits of modern fixtures and fittings combine with all the charm and character of a Central Otago cottage. An impressive entry foyer and lightfilled gallery links the split level of the home to the living rooms, bedrooms and superb outdoor entertaining areas. The elegant main living space, with rich wooden floors and pitched timber ceilings, flows seamlessly to the attractive sun-room and out to covered verandahs. The kitchen and scullery, by Ingrid Geldof Design, take pride of place at one end of the main pavilion and at the other a splendid glazed gable frames spectacular views to Coronet Peak. The intimate and versatile media room connects easily to the expansive sunny entertainment area complete with cosy gas fire and built in BBQ. The generous master bedroom wing features a spacious wardrobe area and wellappointed ensuite. A luxuriously appointed guest bedroom (or alternative master bedroom) enjoys peaceful rural vistas. The double garage with internal access is complemented by a magnificent lofted room above, complete with bathroom. This multi-purpose space is capable of easily sleeping six people – bedroom, studio, office – you choose. The home also features a separate laundry, powder room and generous storage areas. Multiple outdoor spaces ensure maximum benefit is enjoyed from the year-round sunshine hours Mica Ridge is blessed with. Constructed in solid low-maintenance materials these homes have considerable street appeal and are suitable as a permanent residence or a four-season holiday home. The clever splaying of the main pavilions offers each home an unobstructed view up to Coronet Peak while creating a sheltered and private central verandah and garden area. Awardwinning landscape design firm Baxter Design Group has masterfully combined the very best elements of Millbrook’s renowned landscapes including water, stone walls, soft hedge screens, English tree species and expansive green lawn areas. Bounded by rural land to the south and an open grazed valley to the west, Mica Ridge enjoys a delightful combination of mountain, pastoral and manicured resort outlooks. This popular neighbourhood is conveniently located just a short distance from the many amenities at the resort centre and close to trails linking to Lake Hayes. Millbrook offers simple, uncomplicated purchasing options all on freehold titles meaning this piece of paradise could easily be yours.