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HOUSE & GARDEN
accommodate the numerous vehicles
involved, with roading plans required for
certain sub-contractors to gain access.
With dedication and hard work comes
gratification and the result - a conversion
of something simple into a unique home
with an array of design features.
On entering the house, the views ahead
are through the large glass panels, which
instantly provide space and a sense of
sitting right over the water. A booth in
the main living area is a favourite spot,
where many hours can be enjoyed
soaking up the sun.
This home, as with many other
Marlborough Sounds properties, competes
for natural light with the shade cast by the
surrounding hills; however, light bathes all
aspects of the rebuild. Any potential lack
of sunlight on the south side is overcome
by the use of windows along the central
core of the upper level.
The large sliding doors across the wide
frontage provide uninterrupted views
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of the bay and make great use of the
afternoon sun, in particular.
Both the main living and kitchen area on
the upper level and the guest rooms below
flow to the outdoor living situated on large
timber decks spanning the wide frontage
of the house, further enhancing the
benefits of the site and highlighting the
versatility of the rebuild.
The contemporary kitchen works well
with a symbiotic connection to the pantry,
which is enclosed without adding a door.
The kitchen also takes advantage of the
view with easy access to both the living
and outdoor areas.
It takes extra thought, time and
management to coordinate a project
on what is essentially, a cliff top. In this
example, builder, designer and all involved
have worked together seamlessly and
the result is a sophisticated, high-spec,
architecturally-designed build that pays
homage to both the native flora and fauna
surrounding it and the expansive vista
beyond.