A high-performance façade featuring Accoya dowel slats brings a special light-filled presence to this home set among pōhutukawa. Grounded by local stone cladding around the basement and up one side, the natural aesthetic and texture captivate upon reaching the deck landing. Here, natural ventilation and light filters in through the slats that step out over the deck and through louvre doors that provide shelter from the sun and wind, and lend privacy when required. Waiheke stone, exposed greenheart timber rafters, shiplap cladding and hydronic-heated concrete floors dress the interior, which expresses craftsmanship in every direction but will practically stand the test of all seasons for the people who holiday here.

A home set over three levels, the basement provides all the beach-life essentials, from an outdoor shower and WC to a private lounge/ wine bar with sauna at the rear. The ground floor is dedicated to living with swathes of floor-to-ceiling glazing on the northern face opening to the outdoor deck area. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two bathrooms share a private outdoor courtyard with cedar hot tub, built-in seating and a firepit, with the main suite enjoying views along Onetangi Beach. With natural timber veneer cabinetry and Italian marble adorning the kitchen and bathrooms, this intimate home says luxury beach getaway in the best possible way.