Within this Wairarapa olive grove there’s a piece of art that’s also a luxury home. A sleek, almost futuristic, silver-white form stretches out along the landscape, its lines only interrupted by recessed glazing and a pool deck emerging like a perpendicular branch. From the orchard, the Corrogate-clad house appears to hover above the greenery. The 460sqm elongated dwelling, designed by Ponting Fitzgerald Architects, gives little away, except for the expansive glazing on two sides that draws in natural light. In this central living pavilion, windows frame the countryside and sliders dissolve borders between inside and out.

Standout features include the sunken lounge, the kitchen with its marbled island, dark cabinets and scullery, and a sheltered outdoor room with a fireplace and its own kitchen.This central zone also merges into the pool deck with generous alfresco living areas. The resort-like space ensures dreamy year-round entertaining and the opportunity to look back and enjoy sharp, clean lines and the winning craftsmanship of the builders. Back inside, you’ll find the bedrooms at each end of the astonishing form: three with ensuites, deck and a rumpus room, and at the other end the main suite — a true sanctuary with ensuite, views and a balcony with a black bath. Underneath the house is garaging and plenty more parking.This work-of-art home is a fitting display case for design and building excellence.