The sleek, long lines of this monopitched design, with a neutral-coloured plaster façade, appear unassuming to passersby, but there’s a pleasant surprise for those who enter. The 3-metre-high window opposite the front door instantly brings in the rural landscape and Kaimai Range beyond. This impressive floor-to-ceiling glazing continues through the open living area, media room and main bedroom down the northern face of the home, along with two more bedrooms — all with sliders out to decking. Across the lawn, a swimming pool with cabana follows the long contours of the building.

Interiors are calm and elegant. You’ll find a gas fire framed by custom shelving in the main living room, while the kitchen is a showstopper with oak cabinetry, pale benchtops and a matching scullery for maximum practicality when cooking and hosting. In the main bedroom, a fully custom walk-in wardrobe leads to a luxurious ensuite with double shower and a door out to the spa. Two guest bedrooms share their own bathing oasis at the western end of the home, where an office and walk-in linen cupboard take the chore out of the practicalities of life. As do the custom laundry, with more storage, a private powder room and spacious garage beyond the kitchen. It’s an enviable lifestyle here in Matamata that says ‘stay awhile and take it all in’.