The coast is clear

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With the Hauraki Gulf just a stone’s throw away, it was time to see more of it. This 15-year-old, four-bedroom beachfront home was in need of renovating to create an open-plan space that made the most of its extraordinary sea views. Sounds simple enough, but this was a very challenging task. The pillars earmarked for removal held up the second floor of the home, which was also concrete. The existing walls needed to be underpinned and new steel beams and posts installed to open up space and throw the curtain back on the unrivalled sea views. The skills of the Glover Homes team are evident in the 160sqm renovation, in which you’ll find a new kitchen and scullery taking centre stage. Now windows all open up to the fresh sea air and views of the sandy North Shore beach. Meals can also be prepared with side helpings of ocean vistas. It helps that the slick, clean lines and muted tones of the island and cabinets do not distract from the big blue just metres away.

As part of the revamp, new timber floors, air conditioning, smart wiring, insulation and lighting were installed in the home that has a sweeping staircase with chandelier, and superb indoor-outdoor living thanks to several sets of bifold doors. The size of the 506sqm house hasn’t changed, but the owners now have a refreshed home with clear views and a wow-factor kitchen and scullery.

NATIONAL AWARDS WON

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REGION & CATEGORY:

Auckland / Northland / Coromandel Competition
Mitre 10 Trade Renovation $500,000 - $1 million