Welcoming face
With a natural-look exterior that appeals to lovers of
traditional or modern homes, this Landmark Homes
showhome will not disappoint when you step inside
Livability is all-important when it comes
to choosing your family home – and a timber
path leading to a crisp, modern Aluminium
Plasma front door is a great place to start.
This Landmark Homes showhome –
the Wakefield – in Karaka, Auckland is a
relaxed, four-bedroom home with stand-
out street appeal, says Landmark Homes
Counties franchisee Sarah McMullin.
“The attractive off-white weatherboard
and lightly stained vertical cedar shiplap
cladding match the style of the house, with
its shallow-angled roof in 5-rib Colorsteel.”
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The modern, north-facing family home
is both warm and light, with stacker doors
and windows that open up the heart of the
interior to the timber deck and patios.
The airy ambience is continued with a
double-height white-washed batten wood
feature wall in the entryway. This look
is echoed on the balustrade and on the
upstairs void that overlooks the entrance.
A natural engineered wood, wide-plank
floor complements the warm, relaxed look.
“Livability also suggests logical, well-
organised interiors, and the Wakefield
boasts an intuitive flow,” says McMullin.
“The large kitchen, scullery, and dining/
family area captures all day sun and
connects to an entry deck for easy enter-
taining. Plus, a cavity slider can connect or
shut-off the lounge from this open space.”
The well-appointed kitchen has an
engineered stone benchtop and high-end
appliances, while the scullery holds more
appliances and storage. Windows over the
sinks in both rooms look out to the garden.
Upstairs, the generous-sized master
suite has a walk-in wardrobe and luxury