You can’t miss it. This dark, elegant home in a coastal Auckland suburb is much talked about and admired. Vertical black screens and cedar cladding make a strong architectural statement against the lush greenery of a reserve. This is precision craftsmanship at its finest. A black cedar pivot door opens up to the entrance lobby where a solid-oak floating staircase is an elegant feature. From here, cedar-clad walls lead to the inner sanctum – the courtyard, a private oasis. The courtyard is wrapped by the kitchen, dining and living area, and a TV snug. The setting is sublime: smoky plaster, timber floors, cedar ceilings, jet-black joinery and filtered light. Every detail at every turn is high-end and high-spec. Material richness throughout the 310sqm four-bedroom home creates harmony, luxury and a sense of calm. The primary living area takes in views of the rear garden and swimming pool. The courtyard connects to external views of established greenery through full-height glazing. The elegant kitchen features a waterfall granite island and full-height oak-veneer cabinetry. With the courtyard at its heart, every space is beautifully connected and articulated.