Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 5 New Zealand | Page 101

fronts are each made up of nine pieces of
wood, while the substantial appliances
do justice to the scale of the kitchen.
Oak floors – which run right through the
ground floor – anchor the classic powder
blue and white colour scheme here.”
Whether strolling past ornate circular
columns on one of the verandahs, playing billiards in the panelled sportsroom or
swimming in the seafront pool, this home
exudes both craftsmanship and luxury.
Traditional, rambling and quiet it provides
the ideal upmarket retreat by the sea.

Facing page, top and above: The kitchen combines
traditional woodworking detail with large state-ofthe-art appliances. Even the small breakfast table
beside the kitchen island has ornately carved legs.
A crisp white subway tile forms the splashback,
another nod to a classic American kitchen.
Left: A loggia tucked between the conservatory
and main living spaces provides shelter from
on-shore winds. This is only a few steps from the
kitchen and a wine room. The building behind is
the garage annex. This follows the same detailing
– such as the circular window – as the main home.

search | save | share at