Warm and welcoming

This expansive Blenheim showhome boasts a strong, classic street appeal – featuring a pleasing combination of Firth Designer Devonstone Brick and James Hardie Oblique weatherboard cladding, painted a warm white.

Completing the look is an attractive multi-gabled roof in Colorsteel Longrun 5 Rib Profile – protecting the showhome whatever the New Zealand weather throws at it. 

Approaching up the rich timber front steps (a hint of what's to come) and stepping inside you are greeted by the open-plan run of living spaces that flow right along one side of the home.

Living, dining, kitchen and the al fresco lounge are all connected – perfect for family life and entertaining.

Plus, the entire space is light-filled thanks to expansive glazing – you can look right through this public zone and out to the rear garden.

Separation as well as connection is ideal for family living and the front lounge can further extend the living/entertaining zone, or be separated off by pocket sliders.

Besides an emphasis on natural light and space, the home has an appealing, individual character thanks to an emphasis on natural wood elements and textures.

Warm wood floors extend the length of the living zone and connect with the contemporary designer kitchen,

Timber battens feature on both the island and perimeter cabinetry while the wood breakfast bar stools and a wooden dining table and chairs continue the natural accent.

These rich, warm tones play off the pale Dulux Half Sandfly Point paint finish and an attractive nature-themed wallpaper.

The airy front lounge is finished in a cool green tone, with Feltex Salisbury carpet underfoot – this chunky wool carpet has a rustic, handcrafted styling that's in keeping with the texture-rich character of the home and also features in the bedrooms.

The kitchen – standing at the heart of the home – is close to both the dining area and the outdoor lounge just beyond.

The natural batten accents are complemented by a sleek, marble-look Dekton benchtop and splashback while the sink, complete with clean-lined Robertson Elementi tapware, is situated on the island – perfect for prepping and entertaining at the same time.

Up-to-the-minute Fisher & Paykel appliances complete the picture.

As New Zealanders, we are known for celebrating the indoor-outdoor lifestyle and this versatile home's al fresco lounge addresses that perfectly – a generous size and operable louvres overhead make this sheltered, private outdoor zone a welcoming prospect all year round.

The other side of the home has a double garage with laundry at front followed by a corridor leading to the four generous-sized bedrooms and the family bathroom, which includes a Contro double-ended tub for the ultimate soak.

Situated to the rear of the home, the large master suite has a private feel and includes a walk-in-robe with built-in joinery and a spa-like ensuite with marble-look Midas ML Calacatta Gold Satin tile finishes.

The home is as practical as it is aesthetically appealing with day-to-day convenience touches like a central hot water cupboard close-at-and to all the bedrooms.

In addition, the toilet has its own dedicated cubicle – avoiding the morning-rush tussle around morning ablutions.

Upmarket designer lighting from Lighthouse is another character touch in a home that is all about personality and a relaxed family/entertainer lifestyle.

Explore this spacious, character family-meets-entertainer Blenheim showhome here and other showhomes on the G.J. Gardner website here.

Story by: G.J. Gardner Homes