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The calming, beachy aesthetic of this three-bedroom home encourages casual, laid-back living. It starts with a welcoming entry that opens up to living areas with raked ceilings, a high stud and plenty of windows and doors that enhance the feeling of light and space.

The open living areas lead to an alfresco space where you can sit and listen to the waves crashing on the nearby beach. A convenient office nook allows work to be done, if required, and in the winter months,

the wood fire keeps the open-plan areas cosy. This smart, practical three-bedroom home has as an internal-entry triple garage for all the toys needed for beach life, a separate laundry and polished concrete floors. The kitchen, which has a scullery, is full of character features such as a subway-tile splashback and glassfronted cupboards. The island, with its space for stools, doubles as a breakfast bar.

The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite with under-tile heating, while a family bathroom sits between the other two bedrooms.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

Regional Silver

REGION & CATEGORY:

Bay of Plenty / Central Plateau
Volume/Group Housing New Home $450,000 - $750,000