+40
Luxury resort lifestyle by the lake
Waikato Regional Supreme Winner/Gold Award, Regional Category Winner, Interior Design Award, plus winning awards for lifestyle and outdoor living - you can't get better recognition than that.
The year was 2020. The awards were Registered Master Builders House of the Year annual recognition of the best of the best. As 2022 draws to a close, this property is testament to why awards exist - and why they maintain the mana of excellence.
Crafted by Hamilton's CJW Build, this home commands a prestigious position in a small enclave overlooking Lake Karapiro. Views stretch towards Mangatautari and north up the river towards Cambridge. It's a magnificent setting and this home accentuates what it means to have complete control of the scenery.
The look is contemporary and clean - taken to new heights with astonishing size and scale. The home embraces the essence of sophisticated industrial chic, while instilling luxury in every aspect, from energy efficient heating and remote access.
The design revolves around a 40-metre 'spine' that soars five metres to a wave ceiling. In the family hub, floor-to-ceiling glazing either side follows the sun to ensure an intimate connection with outdoor areas. Nothing detracts from this link - because outdoor flow is fundamental.
Either dining and wining by gas fires inside and out, relaxing in the spa or basking in the sun by the swimming pool, this home epitomises five-star luxury. It blends a resort ambience with home-away-from-home familiarity.
Significant space at around 375sqm comprises four bedrooms, three bathrooms and substantial living areas with a gourmet kitchen at its core. Ensuring this kitchen meets the quintessential kiwi drawcard for barstool gathering, it covers casual catch-ups with a few to grand entertaining for crowds.
Cleverly practical and captivating as the dark horse that came from nowhere to be a grandstand winner - this property's standing will reign for years.
