The reimagining of a once dilapidated rental property, into a multi-functional family home isn’t for the faint- hearted, especially when it sits on the cusp of New Zealand’s west coast. However, with 180-degree sea views and Kapiti Island in the near distance, the task was irresistible to a building crew who revel in taking on a renovation challenge. NZ Proud (the name says it all) not only completed the job, but also secured a Master Builder House of the Year Regional Gold Award and National Top 100 placing for this contemporary coastal home.
The home has been redesigned for easy living, most importantly, allowing the movement between in and out of doors to flow naturally. A sheltered rear deck provides an outdoor kitchen and easy access to a kitchen garden. The side deck gives you the option of dining under a LouvreTec roof, so no matter the weather, entertaining outside is always an option. The kitchen features a large island, a sliding window to the rear courtyard and steps down into a living area with expansive sea views.
The house has a coastal vibe and encourages the eye to wander to the distant horizon with well placed windows in each room, none more spectacular than the floor to ceiling window in the double shower in the master ensuite. Every opportunity to absorb the ebb and flow of an ocean environment is provided in the layout of this house.
The transformation of this house from ex-rental to magnificent family home, is an example of using builders who understand what to keep from the past house and what can be improved upon. NZ Proud has used their extensive experience with renovations to create this award winning coastal gem.
This old house, reformed and reimagined, can now be enjoyed for many years to come.