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forms the base of the house on
the exterior.”
The furniture-style cabinets
are in pecky cypress, chosen
for its grain and colour. These
were custom built by John
Zook, with the sink unit jutting
out a little to reinforce the
sense of a kitchen that has
come together over time.
“The cypress pantry door
even has a hole right through
one of the knots – this is all part

of the charm,” says Vaughan.
“Kathy loves an aged patina,
so we were careful to ensure
this looked very real and not
like a faux finish. The painted
cabinets, also built by John, are
in a distressed teal green shade
with a dark-brown glaze finish
that enhances this look.
“John Zook fine-tuned the
layout, adding all the little
details that make this kitchen
unique – such as the open

shelving flanking the tabby
rangehood, and the table-style
islands that are not fixed.”
The main food prep island
has a butcher’s block, which
is bolted through the sides so
that the wood won’t separate
or warp. Deep baskets along
the front are used to store fruit
and vegetables.
All the appliances in the
kitchen, except for the large
Viking range, are integrated

into the cabinets, with the
microwave oven kept in the
adjoining scullery.
Another key feature is the
mirrored splashback behind
the range. This reflects the
water view opposite, ensuring the owners always enjoy a
close link to the great outdoors.
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