Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Home Builders Lakefront home with open-plan interiors and green features by Fowler Homes Share Tweet Help Light-filled, cedar and stone, two-storey waterfront home with open-plan entertaining, six-car garage and green features Every feature is included in this Frankton Beach executive house designed and built by Fowler Homes Southern Lakes. The homes expansive, thermally insulated Low E glass windows capture commanding views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The house has large-span steel beams and flexible utility connections, to allow for earthquake or ground movement. And setting off the spacious 389m² home, the grounds are fully landscaped and fenced with feature gardens. Building in what is arguably one of the most beautiful places on Earth requires a special skill set an ability to create a house that is trained on the views, offers a snug yet spacious interior, and includes every contemporary convenience.Fowler Homes Southern Lakes specialises in creating homes that respond to spectacular settings yet have their own dramatic internal aesthetic. Quality, adaptability, attention and care are hallmarks of all the company's projects.This executive Lake Wakatipu home is a case in point, says managing director John Mansfield. And he should know, because all clients work directly with the MD throughout their project. The upper main living level offers plenty of family and entertaining options, with a striking cedar tongue and groove ceiling, stone fireplace, separate lounge, dining, kitchen and living all with direct access to the sun filled balcony. The house has a strong sustainability component and is close to energy neutral. No fossil fuels are used for heating or cooking, low-energy appliances feature, and the home can be compartmentalised for efficient heating. These are just some of the many green advantages. The two-storey cedar and stone waterfront house is nestled on Frankton beach, taking in panoramic views of the lake and mountains through thermally insulated Low E windows.The 389m² home has easy indoor-outdoor living, a downstairs rumpus, six-car garage, and offers open-plan entertaining on the central, sun-drenched deck. There are two living spaces.There is also a master bedroom with a large ensuite and robe, two guest bedrooms each with their own bathroom and an office. The upper main living level offers plenty of family and entertaining options, with a striking cedar tongue and groove ceiling, stone fireplace, separate lounge, dining, kitchen and living all with direct access to the sun filled balcony. The house has a strong sustainability component and is close to energy neutral. No fossil fuels are used for heating or cooking, low-energy appliances feature, and the home can be compartmentalised for efficient heating. These are just some of the many green advantages. To stay cosy and warm on colder days, the heating includes a clean-air wetback fireplace, a multi-zone underfloor heating system and heat pumps, all powered through a 5.5kwh solar system that can be controlled from anywhere. The home earned a Sustainability Lifestyle Award.For further details, contact Fowler Homes Southern Lakes, phone (03) 441 1036, email: john@fowlerhomes.co.nz, or alternatively go to the national website: www.fowlerhomes.co.nz Story by: Trendsideas 25 Sep, 2015 New Home Home Builders Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post I cover the waterfront 10 Nov, 2024 Personality plus 10 Nov, 2024 Under the spreading gum tree 10 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Home Trends Vol. 31/12 Trends Home brings you the best homes, kitchens and bathrooms, both local and international. Each issue is packed with g... Read More Similar Stories