Cute cottage meets sprawling homestead in the most pleasing of ways in this rural Waiuku home. It’s located in a low-lying flat region, so the Landmark Homes team worked diligently to achieve a raised floor level, in preparation for the worst weather events – yet the home still feels completely grounded. As you sweep up and around the circular driveway, the weatherboard cladding, boxed window detailing and feature gable louvres link to the farming heritage of the region. Timber detailing over the entrance (which projects at an angle from the rest of the house) welcomes you in to a large farmhouse-style kitchen decked out with all the modern conveniences. This central hub is conveniently located between two living areas – one accommodating the bustle of the day, the other more enclosed and cosy with a woodfire to retire to in the evening.

Three generous bedrooms have been located privately down a hallway off the other side of the entrance foyer and culminate in a double garage with a laundry and back door. A walk-in linen cupboard, large family bathroom and main ensuite are generously proportioned and provide enviable country living. Wraparound verandahs which stylistically frame the home are the finishing flourish creating many places to sit and take in the country air.