There are houses that fit the landscape, and then there are houses that become part of it. Designed by renowned architect Sir Miles Warren, 39 Huangarua Road is one of those rare properties — distinctive, beautifully considered and unmistakably of its place.
Set privately behind the road, this characterful home sits within Martinborough’s celebrated wine country, yet the Square is just a leisurely 10-minute stroll away. Here, vineyard views, mature gardens and architectural detail create a setting that feels wonderfully removed from the everyday.
Inside, French doors open to a light-filled living space anchored by a log burner, while the kitchen and dining areas enjoy stunning rolling rural vistas. A winding staircase leads upstairs to two double bedrooms, including one with its own mezzanine outlook, alongside a contemporary bathroom and separate toilet.
Wine anyone?... Tucked below via a spiral staircase, a cleverly considered cellar is exactly the sort of unexpected detail that makes this home so memorable.
Outside, the Prue Stannard-designed potager is a garden lover’s delight — colourful, productive and beautifully integrated into the setting. It’s as much a place to linger as it is to grow, with plenty of room for long lunches, good wine and relaxed entertaining.
