Sense of permanence

In a diversified housing market, a home builder with a particular field of expertise can provide the best solution for a broad range of customers in terms of aesthetics, functionality and value for money.

Platinum Homes is a New Zealand-owned, design-and-build firm with a specialist agenda, says managing director Pauline Thorburn.

"We choose to create refined single-level homes rather than build multi-level residences," says Thorburn. "Platinum Homes prefers to put a client's budget into high-quality materials and finishes an approach that saves on the expense of the substantial foundations and scaffolding required for constructing a second level."

This has clearly been a winning strategy for Platinum Homes now one of the country's leading building companies, with thousands of homes completed nationwide.

The four-bedroom Monaco, featured here, is an example of the attention to detail lavished on every project by Platinum Homes. This focus backed up by a seven-year guarantee is an important part of the company's appeal.

Traditional four-by-two timber framing with two rows of nogs ensures a solid, sturdy home. In addition, a Platinum home is built on a Firth RibRaft floor for added strength and warmth and has a Monier concrete tile system for the roof, bringing greater weather protection and superior insulation.

On a floor plan of 261m², the home includes a covered entrance, a high-rise entry, four bedrooms, three-car garaging, a large family-dining-kitchen space and multiple storage areas.

"Thoughtful layouts and attention to the individual touches make all the difference to our homes," says Thorburn. "This home, for example, has a huge deck that can be accessed from the living areas and also the master suite."

Not all advantages are obvious at a glance. A DVS system ensures the circulation of healthy air. Monaco's master bathroom has an easy-to-clean tiled shower and the master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe.

A Methven Kiri SatinJet shower system is included in each bathroom this uses twin jets that collide and turn into tiny droplets for a luxurious shower experience.

Platinum Homes already has a tried-and-proven stable of designs on offer, but will also tailor plans to suit the individual needs of a client. Customers are presented with several options to help stamp their own personality onto a design for instance, an in-house colour consultant helps all clients choose the colours for their new abode.

To request your free copy of the Platinum Book, featuring some of the company's most popular plans, contact Platinum Homes, phone 0508 752 846. For a list of show homes near you, visit the website: www.platinumhomesnz.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas