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Mindful of this home's sandwich position between two-storey houses, the roof pitch was raised to avoid any hint of being dwarfed by its neighbours. The result demonstrates Harwood Homes' careful eye and attention to the surroundings - an important aspect when contributing to the ambience in new neighbourhoods.
This home tucks into a corner of a quiet cul-de-sac on Papamoa's waterway reserve. Its northern outlook faces the reserve to give ultimate luxury of all-day sun and no shadows. Looking at the house from the reserve - the illusion of height is clearly evident. Various gables also increase its street appeal - schist columns adding further class to the welcome.
The owners had clear ideas for their home. It is the first they've built - but its design is similar to their former property. Constructed from bagged brick and Celcrete, a paint finish complements the grey schist; wrought iron touches enhancing a subtle hint of French Provencial.
Flow is multi-layered - inside and out - a loop design presenting access from the foyer into the passage walk to the bedroom wing, then linking back into the family hub. The high-stud foyer is the connection point which unveils this home's closeness with the outside - its double-door entry into living framing the patio and garden scenery. Stacker sliders in both family and dining increase the depth of space as life spills outdoors - Louvretec shelter off family providing protection from sun and rain. The master suite also opens outside to enjoy this sun-drenched garden.
Overlooking it all is a corner kitchen - closely linked with family and dining, with an angled island unit eliminating any sharp division between the areas. A scullery keeps food preparation out of site, while the finish on cabinets, benches and tile flooring blends well with the neutral decor.
A darker touch is seen only in the bathrooms, which both have a contemporary flavour, thanks to the custom vanities with their charred oak finish. Tiling is soft however, full tiling in the master suite with its walk-in shower and glass in the main bathroom.
Features like a two-and-a half size garage improves space for a workshop, while an attic stairway takes advantage of the high-pitch roof. Elsewhere there's generous storage, passage sensor lighting, tinted glass for summer kindness, a gas fire for winter cosiness and smart landscaping that hides the garden shed, vege patch and clothesline.
Styling overall is traditional yet smart - easy living highlighting good use of natural light that lifts the warm ambience of this home.
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