Described as a challenging, complex, but exciting build, this exquisite 657sqm home offers one wow factor after another. Each of the five bedrooms, four bathrooms and multiple living areas has been designed to a grand scale with space and luxury in mind. The underground cellar – tricky because of its proximity to the stream – has a glass lift to all three levels. And with a personal gym and five-star swimming pool, you start to get the picture. The home is perfectly positioned on its 1500sqm site bordering the Wairarapa stream. The aluminium standing seam roofing combines with natural tones of plaster and cedar cladding to complement the lush landscaping and mature trees. Beneath its breathtaking beauty, this home is highly automated and energy-efficient. A 15kW solar panel system makes it almost self-sufficient in terms of power. Thermal break, argon gas, low-e and reflective glass offer the best glazing outcomes, especially the 3m-high sliders connecting the indoor and outdoor living areas. All rooms have ducted heating, and the in-floor hydronic heating is powered by specially engineered heat pumps.