With stunning views of the 10th fairway and beyond, this piece of land deserved a house that celebrated its special landscape. Landmark Homes pulled off a masterstroke with this home, which takes in great sweeps of scenery from the Jack Nicklaus Signature Kinloch Golf Course to Lake Taupō and Mt Ruapehu. It nailed the brief to a tee. The 278sqm three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is also a landmark in its own right. The open-plan kitchen, living and dining room invites the scenery inside through over-height joinery, while natural decor lets the views do the talking. This space and the family room next door have sliders, and a whole corner of the house can be opened without pillars. And if that’s not enough, the link to nature is further enhanced with a north-facing outdoor entertaining room featuring a louvred ceiling and outdoor fireplace. Tiles and cedar wall louvres echo the hues outside. While the interior reflects the natural, moody hues of the Central Plateau, you’ll also find tasteful contrasts — statement art, feature walls and a lightshade hovering over the dining table like a flying saucer. The main bedroom suite, with an ensuite and walk-in robe, is away from guest rooms, and the double garage has space for a boat — and plenty of sets of golf clubs, of course.