Imagine the pleasure of waking up to these stunning harbour views every morning, while relishing alfresco living on multiple decks during the day and, gazing at magnificent sunsets in the evening. The Client’s design philosophy for this stunning newly built contemporary home, was born by her desire to create a bold statement of strikingly clean […]
Bathroom renovation specialists EJ Building had two projects make the finals of the TIDA Bathroom of the Year awards in 2021. Owner Elliot Johnson received a Highly Commended for the renovation of a1920s home, where a change of layout allowed the inclusion of a larger, double shower zone. The copper tapware and floor tiles gave […]
Lucy is the most recommended splashback creator nationwide. She is a surface designer, artist and founder of Lucy G Splashbacks & Lucy G Design. With over 15 years in the photography industry Lucy specialises in landscape, nature and fine art photography and is a Professional Commercial Photographer and Fellow of the NZIPP. Lucy […]
Properties situated within the premier rural-residential location of Slope Hill are well established and are very tightly held. Those on the ‘upper side’ of Slope Hill Road have always been particularly sought after. Boasting an elevated position with commanding outlook, 144 Slope Hill Road is likely the best property within this locale and is likely […]
Soaring above Lake Hayes, the Wakatipu’s finest landscape reaches out from this remarkable residence and its elevated front row platform. Conceived to offer holiday and income options, the elegant schist and timber home is complemented by additional accommodation with an entirely separate self-contained one bedroom cottage. The unique property is located in an area with […]
Based in Cambridge, Mark May and the team at Mark May Villas & Renovation are renowned for their genuine passion for restoring old villas and bungalows, without taking away the character and wonder that first made them such a popular style of home over the last century. That love for historic residences has been demonstrated […]
The 323m2, 2021-built residence is a testament to the harmonious fusion of nature and modern design. The living area offers a modern designer kitchen and spacious scullery, formal lounge, dining and entrance foyer. The living areas have been tastefully separated by a double-sided fireplace, allowing privacy of areas without being completely separated. The large master […]
Wakeup to stunning sunrises with views stretching from Taradale to Cape Kidnappers, Te Mata Peak, and Mount Kahuranaki. This home, designed by architect Raiford Gardiner, overlooks vineyards/orchards, capturing the best of Hawke’s Bay. Enjoy wine from the cellar door or lunch at nearby vineyards, within reach of Havelock North and Hastings. If you’re a farmer […]
On the banks of Lake Karapiro sits a house built with precision and style, exemplifying everything Mason and Mason Building Contractors aim to achieve when completing a build. As Cambridge craftsmen, we have been building homes in the Waikato region for the past 18 years and as first-time entrants in the Registered Master Builders House […]
Re-defining ‘par excellence’ is this exceptional property in the most exclusive of Kinloch residential addresses, ‘The Fairways’. Only a home of this calibre matches up to this sublime location, a mere minute’s walk to the first tee on the internationally acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course; the only one of its kind in New Zealand. […]
Architect Belinda George designed her own Pukapuka Road house based on inspiration from the surrounding rural landscape. Built by CJ Spurr Builders, this was very much a labour of love in collaboration with her furniture maker husband David White. The exterior resembles a large barn, particularly with all of the galvanised corrugated iron cladding, but […]
Our modern colonial show home in Paerata Rise shows just one of the many building options that Navigation Homes can offer. This property is a taste of villa-meets-modern design perfection, offering loads of living space with the addition of home + income separation upstairs. Navigation Homes has been operating in the Counties area since 2007. […]
This stunning home skilfully carved into the Central Otago schist landscape illustrates exactly the type of award-winning design and build work that Hunter and Craig is renowned for. Not only did the company take out the Supreme House of the Year – under $1 million in the Southern Registered Master Builders House of the Year […]
A leading Waikato architect was used to design this beautiful ‘display home’ in the exclusive Cambridge subdivision of St Kilda. Built by Cambridge Building Services, the owners of this new home couldn’t be happier with the result.  They plan to add in a pool which will only add to this home’s broad appeal and […]
Nestled along a bustling main arterial road, this remarkable property stands as a testament to thoughtful design and innovative architecture. Confronted by towering neighbors to the North and South, this narrow site demanded a strategic approach that would preserve privacy within the house, all the while basking in abundant sunlight from the North, taking in […]
Another spectacular Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100 build for JA Bell – this company just continues to impress. The architectural home also won an kitchen excellence award in the New Home (over $2 million) section and is an entertainer’s heaven. High spec appliances including a Miele pressure steam oven, a remote-controlled […]
From humble beginnings as a small café on the rugged west coast back in 2002, Castaways has seen massive growth in its journey to becoming a fully-fledged resort specialising in weddings and conferences. Nestled amongst lush native flaxes, Castaways sits atop the majestic cliffs of Karioitahi Beach’s sweeping coastline. An exciting next stage is taking […]
Nick Holcroft, director of Holcroft Prestige is pretty elated with his team’s recent gold winning result in the house of the year competition, taking out the $1.5 million – $2 million new home category. Nick and his team over the years have been one of the top consistent contenders for the gold awards. His gold […]