With the kids leaving the suburban nest, Trish and John knew it was time to seek a home suited to their future downsized life - to be within walking distance of the city and river, and with some privacy and adaptive enough for the inevitable revolving door as kids return and leave again. They wanted low-maintenance modern living, and to find something with style to excite the senses.
They couldn't find anything that suited their extensive wish list, so building became the answer. A rare 640m² freehold section in a heritage-protected neighbourhood, only minutes from the CBD, was a win...with the river on one boundary, and a reserve on the other a real added bonus. Noel Jessop Architecture - a boutique practice passionate about designing modern, contemporary architecture, was entrusted to bring their brief to fruition. The first concept nailed nearly exactly what they were thinking.
The result… nestled down the ROW, past classic bungalows and villas, a striking cedar weatherboard and black Colorsteel home sits hunkered down, embracing the site, while turning its back on the past. The entry is purposely concealed behind the Colorsteel wall, lending an air of mystique. Enter, and the home opens up: Laminate flooring leads to the feature American Oak-tread stairs on a steel spine, and floor-to-ceiling glass extends the eye to the Miropiko Reserve and treed Waikato River valley, bringing nature and the garden inside... plus the odd Tui has been known to swoop in as well.
Thoughtful design abounds... the entrance flowsto an open-plan kitchen and dining, then steps down into the family room with expansive floor to ceiling views into Miropiko Reserve, while a dedicated HiFi media room
has its own mood, tucked away and also stepped down for cosiness.
Also on the ground floor: guest powder room, separate laundry, and the internal-access double garaging - complete with Tesla Powerwall charged via solar. Did we mention the zoned heat pump system for year-round comfort, and the Control4 automation - providing lighting, appliances and security all at your fingertips.
Upstairs, the laminate flooring and cedar battens are bathed in dappled light from three cleverly positioned East facing light shafts with louvres for first light and airflow when required. The main bedroom's expansive glass gives the feeling of being in the tree canopy, then there's the generous walk-in wardrobe while the ensuite features a tiled double-head shower. Two more double bedrooms, an office, a generous storage space and a tiled main bathroom complete the level.
Entertaining is where it excels: Focal speakers provide audio through the living areas and covered alfresco space, with generous stacker sliders providing a seamless flow to the leafy backdrop, while the wrap around decking steps down to the Engel Fire outdoor fireplace - a wood-fired BBQ, grill, rotisserie, slow cooker, smoker, pizza oven and open fire in one. Why would you want to leave?
A rare offering in a standout location. You'll need to be quick. I don't have another one like this for you
"architecture is one of the highest forms of art", you live with it all around you, and it defines and extends you every day. Why settle for ordinary... good design lives here - so should you !!
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