Two stunning Harwood showhomes

If you’re in the market for a new home and you want only the best, there are two newly-completed showhomes you must visit this weekend.

Open for a limited time only, they’re located a short walk from each other in Papamoa, near one of New Zealand’s best beaches, and they both enjoy peaceful waterway views. And like all Harwood Homes, they are beautifully designed and constructed, with stunning attention to detail.

The Boathouse is designed to capture the spirit of the quintessential Kiwi holiday home and is located at 72C The Boulevard in Palm Springs.

The Aspiring home is directly across the waterway at 70B The Boulevard and takes a different but equally attractive design approach, blending beautiful natural materials with sophisticated contemporary architecture. It’s inspired by the

Alpine – another spectacular Harwood Homes showhome at 158 Lakes Boulevard, The Lakes, but has a smaller floor area of 202sqm.

Three bedrooms, a separate study and large open plan living areas opening on to a covered deck make the 193sqm Boathouse perfect for sophisticated family living. Decorated using a soft and light colour palette, it’s an airy, calm, and relaxed home, with a tongue and groove timber ceiling enhanced by spectacular exposed ceiling trusses. Sliding doors open to extend the living area to the spacious deck overlooking the waterway, while wooden wall features add a subtle “beachy” touch to the interior.

That quality architecture makes the best possible use of available space is demonstrated in the lovely master bedroom which has full height sliding doors which open to reveal a spacious three-bay wardrobe. A generously sized resort-style ensuite with opening roof light is another special feature and comes with double handbasins backed by beautifully lit oval mirrors. Like the family-size main bathroom, it uses the latest designer fittings.

A ducted heat pump system in the living area provides rapid warmth throughout the home. The designer kitchen, dining and living spaces feature beautiful timber floors (elsewhere, carpets are pure wool), and there’s a separate scullery with ample bench space and a sink, as well as a handy view of the driveway. The kitchen has the latest Fisher and Paykel appliances, attractive bench surfaces and soft close drawers.