Compelling design delivers exceptional lifestyle

Huge on looks, views and water, this outstanding home, by Tobin Smith of Common Architecture (formerly Colab Architecture), is seriously impressive, inside and out.

Set on 5.033 hectares close to the Waipara River, and with a huge water right, it offers commanding views of the Three Deans Range and surrounding countryside. As lifestyle properties go this one is extraordinary, with the series of gabled farm buildings clad in Siberian Larch and arranged around a central quadrant courtyard, with a fireplace, to provide sheltered outdoor living. Wall to wall glazing on either side of the primary living pavilion allows the interior to be opened to the exterior in its entirety or part, while providing unobstructed views of the rugged Waipara River and Three Deans.

This central living block, with its six-metre raked ceiling, incorporates the kitchen, dining and living area, where the soaring ceiling height further amplifies the natural light from its north-west aspect.

In summer the doors open to the dual aspect outdoor entertaining areas, while in winter you’ll be warmed by the roaring log burner and stunning views.

Down on the northeast wing are four double bedrooms, with the master suite overlooking the Three Deans and ever-changing landscape of the river.

With its walk-through wardrobe and well-appointed ensuite bathroom it is a total retreat that captures morning and afternoon sun.

A second equally well-specified bathroom, with a free-standing bath, services the other three bedrooms with bespoke built-in furniture.

In the west wing is a dedicated office and fifth bedroom or media room and a separate laundry and third toilet, while the grounds come with a three-car garage for cars or entertaining, a three-bay farm shed, pony paddocks, raised vegetable beds and well fenced paddocks with stock water and a lucerne paddock for winter feed.

Such is the draw of the community and surrounding environment that the owners, have not moved far, in fact just next door.

This is an exceptional architecturally designed property, that has been meticulously executed and only 35 minutes from Christchurch Airport.

Up for deadline sale early next month, any astute buyer would seek to seize the opportunity, with an offer prior to the deadline closing.