Lauren MacRae

Saturated In Sunshine

Splendid, elevated positioning and a top-notch location grant this charming property a certain joie de vivre - and a lifestyle with a plentiful selection for heightened enjoyment.

Saturated in all-day rays offers every inch of the home warmth, but convivial interaction will most likely take place in the communal hub. Partitioning the kitchen and living areas, a central wall creates semi-division between the clattering of pots and any potentially crucial Netflix climax. Making it all the more attractive and inviting throughout the cooler months is the ambient and impressively effective wood-burner fire. Retaining seamless connectivity are openings at either end. The dining room, and access to a gloriously sized balcony sit to one, and to the other, the hallway leads to three generously proportioned, light-filled bedrooms. The master comes with the addition of a walk-in wardrobe, as well as another pocket that holds potential as an extra storage area, home office possibilities, hobby room, dressing room, or, for keen DIY'ers, an ensuite would work perfectly here.

River stones dotted with succulents border the perimeter, promising easy care and free time. For a tranquil escape, the Bali Garden out back provides a lush escape loaded with haven-like appeal. Outdoor storage solutions are abundant, catering to all manner of water toys and sporting equipment.

This stretch of road surrounds itself with armfuls of lush - the green, open-air kind that is. Within easy reach are numerous parks and reserves. Wairakei, with its picturesque walkways runs adjacent, Topaz sits a little further along while Gordon Spratt, Simpson, Little Bowman, and more, cater options aplenty for a Saturday run-around, pooch walks, or ball kicks with the kids.