Inspired by the style and grandeur of the traditional hunting lodge, this sprawling five bedroom family home in the beachside suburb of Ōrewa wouldn’t look out of place in the deep south – in spite of its proximity to the sea. On a single level and flowing over 271m2 of a generous 954m2 section, it utilises a mix of schist, cedar and timber weatherboard to create a home that is supremely solid but also warm and immediately welcoming.

Two of its generous bedrooms come with ensuites, and one of two separate living spaces comes with a flame-effect gas fire for a truly lodge- type feel on cooler nights.