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Top: Sprawling grounds and
wonderful sea views set the scene
for the high life in this awardwinning Taranaki home. Built by
Fowler Homes, the house won the
Nulook New Homes $600,000 – $1
million Gold Award for the Taranaki
region in the Master Builders House
of the Year Awards.
Above: Luxury is an open master
suite – in this house the freestanding
tub is positioned so the owners can
enjoy the spectacular sea views.

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When you have a great view,
large expanses of glazing
are essential, and that is precisely what’s on offer with this
award-winning Taranaki home
by Fowler Homes.
The home won the Nulook
New Homes $600,000 – $1
million Gold Award for the
Taranaki region in the 2014
Master Builders House of the
Year Awards.
With spectacular water

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views on offer, the house
features large picture windows
that frame the view, and a
covered kwila deck for outdoor
entertaining.
On the inside, American
white oak flooring enlivens
the open-plan living area. This
space incorporates a galley
kitchen with a long island.
Comfort is not forsaken
either. Four heat pumps warm
every corner. And there’s a

freestanding wood fire heater
that adds a cosy touch to the
lounge. Electronic controls
allow out-of-reach windows to
be opened wide on hot days.
The master suite on the
upper level is designed as a
retreat. It has an open-plan
layout, with a stone bathtub
positioned right in front of a
large picture window, which
affords dramatic views across
to the ocean.