Larger than life character

This attention-grabbing G.J. Gardner showhome in Marsden Cove, Whangarei is all about living life to the max – and in lavish style. 

The open-plan living spaces are stylish, bright and spacious and offer functionality for both entertaining and family life.

Designed not only for style but also with plenty of functional elements for a busy household, the home includes a generous walk-in pantry supporting the designer kitchen, a spacious separate laundry, and a large walk-in wardrobe in the master suite.

There's also a private designated study off the two-car garage.

As well as offering plenty of room to move, the home exudes character at every turn. 

The open-plan dining/family/kitchen is flooded with light and includes character metal-look tiled accent walls. This large family room can be opened up to or closed off from the formal lounge with stylish barn-like roller-hung doors, to provide additional space and functionality. 

The light-airy lounge boasts a high cove ceiling and windows on three sides, bathing the room in light and giving it a spacious, open feel.

Dramatic yet low-upkeep wood plank-look tiles run through the roomy, refined family living space, adding to its upmarket ambience, while the lounge and private spaces are snugly carpeted.

The family/entertainer's kitchen includes its own breakfast zone complete with designer swivel stools and is close to the 8-seat dining table and sheltered outdoor living area at the side of the home for easy, relaxed entertaining. 

The stand-out kitchen's splashback ties into the room's feature walls with the same metal-look tiles, complemented by the mixture of charcoal-toned and wood cabinetry.

Open to the wider action, the kitchen is easy to keep looking its best thanks to the rear walk-in pantry providing plenty of storage and prep space

Gleaming top-of-the-range Fisher & Paykel appliances and a sculptural pendant over the island complete the state-of-the-art kitchen.

The home's spacious hallway connects to the bedrooms and offers a line of sight right through the interior, adding to the overall sense of relaxed spaciousness. 

The entranceway also features the same character metal-look tilework seen in the living area and kitchen, creating a standout feature upon entering the home.

The private areas of the home are just as inviting and user-friendly as the public spaces. All four bedrooms are of a generous size, with the master suite – situated at the rear of the home for a sense of privacy – including a spa-like bathroom with double vanity and roomy double shower. 

The main bathroom includes a bath and both bathrooms have feature tile finishes.

The character interiors are matched by the showhome's impressive street presence. 

The cladding is a pleasing combination of textured wire-cut bricks painted white and accent walls in cedar with a kauri gum stain. The covered solid front door is in a dignified charcoal.

This Marsden Cove, Whangarei showhome is now open to view, so make sure to check it out – you can find all the details here. Alternatively, explore G.J. Gardner’s wide range of customisable concept plans here or see more G.J. Gardner showhomes here.

Story by: G.J. Gardner Homes