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Here’s a home that shows just what can be achieved in 184sqm, and it’s a lot. It starts with a monopitch roof that forms an inviting entrance and claddings of brick, dark vertical shiplap and crisp-white horizontal weatherboard. A drive-up double garage, with contrasting flat roof, has a laundry and an internal access – ideal for unloading shopping. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom show home has much more going for it, however, including two living spaces and communal areas that open to expansive decking that stretches almost the length of the house. When the wide sliders are open and the polished-concrete floor flows onto timber decks, this is entertaining heaven. It helps that the slick white-and-wood kitchen with European appliances and a scullery anchors the light-filled space.

Details are important here. Take the part-wall with timber struts that separates the living room from the lounge. You’ll also find a study nook off the hall, a powder room with palm-frond wallpaper and a family bathroom with a standalone bath. Both the latter and the main-bedroom ensuite are fully tiled and have wood-look floating vanities. The main bedroom, painted in a dusky blue, has a walk-in dressing room and sliders that open to the vast deck. Retreat is an oft-used word, but this part of the house truly is. This practical, easy-to-live-in home oozes style.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

Regional Category Winner

Regional Gold

REGION & CATEGORY:

Auckland / Northland / Coromandel Competition
GIB Show Home