Trends New Zealand Trends Volume 32 No 6 New Zealand | Page 21

This four-bedroom Flat Bush
residence is on one level for
convenient modern living – its
building platform neatly cuts
into the gently sloping section.
Facing towards the street,
two strong gables signal the
home’s spacious garage and
semi-covered alfresco living
area. The sheltered deck is
great for barbecues, no matter
the weather, and is effectively
a continuation of the gracious,

open-plan interiors. A subtle
Spanish-style finish adds a
nice touch to the plastered
brickwork, while a solid wood
front door sets the tone for the
well-considered interiors.
Designed and built for a
family with grown children,
the semi-rural lifestyle residence is still connected to the
city, with strategically placed
windows offering views to the
Auckland skyline.

The clever design screens
out neighbouring homes from
view without compromising
on all-important solar gain.
With two generous-sized living
spaces, four bedrooms and two
well-appointed bathrooms, the
312m2 home offers understated
luxury on a modest budget.
A huge walk-in pantry is
tucked away behind a cavity
slider in the contemporary
home’s sleek entertainer kitchen.

Top: Twin peaks – distinctive roof
forms are all part of the dramatic
street presence for this Fowler
Homes four-bedroom home, entered
in the Futureproof building new
homes $500,000-650,000 category.
Above left: The solid wood front door
in vertical tongue and groove cedar
creates a great first impression.
Above: A hassle-free built-in feature
gas fire adds to the ambience of the
cosy carpeted lounge and dining area.

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