Country life

Designed by Fowler Homes South East Auckland

From the home builder:

Country living has never been more inviting. 

This architecturally designed 475m² home, with its three wings wrapped in brick, plaster, and vertical aluminium, blends seamlessly into its picturesque rural setting just south of Auckland.

The owners' brief was simple – they wanted to create a home that would be an entertainer’s dream, where family and friends could gather and feel relaxed.

Fortunately, the surroundings and tranquil views contributed to fulfilling this requirement.

The grand entrance, complete with a landscaped roundabout, feels as though it was designed to complement the lush green surroundings.

Stepping through the formal entry into the main wing, the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas await. 

The stunning space, with its raked ceiling, timber floors, and expansive windows, is flooded with natural light and frames the views of the serene countryside.

The sleek, white kitchen, complete with a scullery and a long island that doubles as a breakfast bar, is ideal for both daily living and entertaining. 

Gatherings are hosted in the dining area, the formal outdoor dining room, or the second outdoor space with louvre roof that ensures comfort, rain, or shine.

For cooler evenings, guests can cosy up by the feature brick fireplace or retreat to the home theatre for post-dinner movies and drinks. 

The home has four bedrooms including a luxurious main suite in its own wing. 

With floor-to-ceiling windows, a double vanity ensuite, a walk-in wardrobe, and sliders leading to a private deck with room for a spa pool, this suite feels like a high-end resort. 

The second wing offers three additional bedrooms, a laundry, a bathroom, toilet, and a double garage – providing ample space for family or visitors.

This home is characterised by its primary gable forms and secondary low pitched roof forms. 

Brick elements assist in anchoring the home, with complementary plaster cladding and contrasting dark vertical weatherboards. 

The external gabled ends explore a repeated asymmetric form with brick on one corner and glazing on the other.

Eye-catching design details include the innovative blade walls that required specialist capping and waterproofing to meet the weather challenges on the exposed site.

Overall, this home is ideally positioned to maximise the natural light and the stunning country views on offer – the well-considered, well-connected design complements the owners’ entertainer/family lifestyle.

Story by: Trendsideas