FEATURING

Entry to the property from exclusive Te Karaka Drive is via a long private tree-lined driveway, which provides an appealing setback and a slow reveal as the sealed driveway drops gently to the sheltered home site.

A feature sandstone wall and welcoming fully glazed entry foyer provide sneak peeks of the curated landscaping beyond and connect the living and accommodation pavilions. Clean lines, thoughtful scale, and natural tones and materials blend to give an immediate sense of harmony between the home and its setting.

The living pavilion is essentially a great room, only interrupted by a scullery and a separate lounge area. Oriented to collect all day sun over its entire length and capture the full extent of the private outlooks available across the pool and gardens. The kitchen space was chef-designed, assuring form and function, and including quality Bosch appliances and unique details like natural Marmoleum flooring.

The dining area is defined by a very inviting wraparound window seat that locates the table and creates a useful space beyond simply dining.

The lounge, living and dining areas all allow easy direct access to a covered deck and direct connection to the pool area via the beautiful allée. The landscaping is relaxed and informal, but the outdoor living is very intentional in its symmetry; its orientation through the length of the site creates scale and significance… it’s a special place to be.

The Del Tutto Pool, with its large shallow beach area and aquatic chaise lounges, provides a safe play area for young children or a space to relax and cool off. The louvred living area with its outdoor fire, the spa alcove, and feature gardens inside the pool area create a distinctive living space.

The accommodation wing sees a study nook positioned off the entry with views into a feature garden. This area connects accommodations with an additional living space ideally suited to a gym or hobby room and a large laundry with a mudroom entry and a capacious storage cupboard.

Three bedrooms with fully fitted double wardrobes are well-sized, and two feature direct access to decks and sunshine on the poolside of the wing. The shared bathroom is beautifully appointed, complete with a family bath, and the separate powder room is a practical touch. All bathrooms feature timeless quality fixtures and fittings from Perrin & Rowe, Burlington and M&Z.

The master bedroom has pride of place on the northern tip of the wing and benefits from an outdoor deck connection. The walk-in wardrobe is ample and well-fitted out, with a feature window to the gardens beyond. The ensuite with its generous floor area, “alfresco” claw foot bath arrangement and wet area shower complete this tasteful suite.

Icing the cake is the practicality of three-car internal access garaging with attic storage and a large connecting lean-to shed. Hardscaping for manoeuvring or parking is provided for and there is scope to add more should specific boat or camper space be desired. An additional concrete pad has been laid to the rear of the home for a potential garden shed or glasshouse.