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All in the family
Sustainable initiatives influenced the design of the
new GJ Gardner Homes show home, which
caters to family living on a grand scale
The secret to a successful show home
lies in making you feel as though you are
walking into a home, rather than a house.
That’s exactly what this new show
home does. The new GJ Gardner Homes
show home in Long Bay was designed and
built for the family, says Tony Houston,
owner of the North Shore franchise.
“With three living areas, five bedrooms
and three bathrooms, this is a generously
sized home,” Houston says. “But the flowing layout, wood flooring and light airy
interior ensure it feels warm and inviting.”

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Houston says the sustainable design
features are creating just as much interest as the architecture and interior
design. These include double glazing
and increased insulation in the walls. The
house also features energy-saving LED
lighting throughout, and has a heat pump
hot water system.
“Passive design is another plus. The
living areas are sunny in winter, which
helps to warm the interior. And because
the open-plan family living area opens out
to the rear, privacy is ensured.”

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Other features include 2.7m-high
ceilings, a designer kitchen with separate
scullery, a master suite retreat with a walkin wardrobe, and a separate children’s
wing with its own bathroom and television lounge. There is also a bedroom suite
with its own entry on the ground floor.
To contact GJ Gardner Homes, phone
0800 42 45 46. Web: www.gjgardner.co.nz.
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