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Above : A cut above – this home ’ s plaster and cedar exterior has street appeal-plus . The large , two-storey four bedroom home attracted three awards at the Registered Master Builders Regional Awards and also achieved a Gold Reserve award at the Nationals . It won the Carters $ 1million –$ 2million National Gold Reserve Award ; was the Local Category Winner for Manawatu / Wanganui / East Coast region ; and also attracted the Carters $ 1million – $ 2million Gold Award .
As diverse as the materials and layouts are , these dramatic award-winning Fowler Homes houses all reflect the design vision and attention to detail that the firm is well known for .
This grand multiple awardwinning home is a case in point . At the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2016 the residence took out the Gold Reserve Award and Gold Award in the Carters $ 1 million
– $ 2 million category , together with winning the Manawatu Local Category Award .
This attractive two-storey home has a curved iron roof that flows over the top storey like a wave meeting the shore . Below the feature roof , a mix of Rockcote Integra and cedar cladding , with floating eaves and large glass panels , offers a strong street presence .
Oversized double doors
open to the full-height , lightfilled entry . A staircase with a bespoke timber rail winds its way to the second storey , with its four bedrooms , study and three bathrooms .
The home ’ s formal living area complete with media unit is perfect for movie nights , while the open-plan kitchendining-living area is ideal for socialising . The main bathroom has a freestanding spa bath .
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