Set within one of Rotorua's most prestigious enclaves, this significant waterfront estate represents an exceptional blend of architectural integrity, scale, and natural beauty. Designed exclusively for its original and only owners - Lockwood's second-generation director Joe La Grouw and his wife Jo-Anne - this residence exemplifies the distinctive Lockwood construction methodology, enhanced to a scale rarely seen.
Occupying 4548 sq m (more or less) of elevated, lakefront land, the site offers privacy, seclusion, and direct access to Lake Rotorua via a private jetty. The established grounds have been thoughtfully curated over decades, incorporating specimen trees, rockeries, ferneries, and water features to create a garden environment that is both serene and immersive.
Constructed in the 1980s, the approximately 648 sq m home remains as architecturally relevant today as the day it was built. Redwood timber and stone define the exterior aesthetic, while the Spanish slate roof reinforces its enduring material palette. Internally, the layout is expansive and highly functional, offering six bedrooms, three en-suites, a family bathroom, and an additional powder room across two levels. The configuration supports both formal and informal living, with spaces including a family lounge with log burner, conservatory, and a formal reception area anchored by a feature stone fireplace and double-sided Ethanol fire.
Throughout the home, architectural detailing reinforces the design-led intent: soaring ceilings, granite flooring, a sweeping staircase, and consistent use of Lockwood's signature timber. A bespoke kitchen, complete with engineered stone counters, butler's pantry, and modern appliances, serves as the functional heart of the home.
Additional rooms have been purpose-designed for specific uses - library, study, sewing, and reading - offering flexibility and utility. Storage is generous, and further lifestyle features include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, three-car garaging, and a high-stud boat shed with integrated workshop.
This is a property that transcends typical residential offerings - designed with precision, maintained with care, and positioned to offer an exceptional waterfront lifestyle. Its provenance and architectural merit, combined with the scale of the landholding and established gardens, position it as one of Rotorua's most distinguished homes.