Set within the fertile Heretaunga Plains, this remarkable 8.14 ha lifestyle estate stands as one of Hawke’s Bay’s most distinguished contemporary homes. Designed by acclaimed architect Gavin Cooper, and winner of the 2020 New Zealand Institute of Architects Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Award, the home was conceived in homage to the regional modernism of John Scott and Guy Natusch.


The main home is a thoughtful expression of biophilic design, crafted to sit lightly on the land and harmonize with its surrounding environment. Expansive ribbon windows transform the home into a living observatory of light, shadow, and seasonal colour, framing an ever changing view across the plains to Te Mata Peak and Kahuranaki. The architecture is anchored by natural and enduring materials including Western red cedar cladding, terracotta floor tiles, and block feature walls. Comfort, wellbeing, and sustainability are prioritised throughout, with a full underfloor heating and cooling system, double glazing, and two distinct fireplaces in the living areas. Floating ceilings, custom macrocarpa and cedar joinery, and refined brushed nickel and stainless-steel hardware, speak to the uncompromising craftsmanship throughout.


From the moment you step through the custom pivot door in the gallery entrance, the home's two-winged, open-plan structure exudes warmth and functionality. The generously scaled kitchen and dining spaces feature a cantilevered window seat, island bench, and grand sliding doors which open out onto the home's north-west facing terraces. Adjacent to the kitchen, a self-contained scullery and integrated laundry affords covered external access to the home's two-bay carport. The dining and living areas unfold as a series of beautifully connected spaces, beyond which a private office featuring built-in cabinetry leads to the primary suite. Located at the western-most aspect, the secluded master bedroom is complete with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite. To the right of the gallery entrance, the family wing includes a secondary living space, full bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower, and three double bedrooms each with individual garden terrace access.


The wider estate includes a fully updated 1970s three bedroom home, ideal for extended family, guests, staff, or income generation. A 169 sq m office building mirrors the original home and is fully equipped for accommodating a small professional team, including an IT hub, and security systems. Multiple sheds located on the property, each with power and water access, offer excellent utility.


The land is as impressive as the architecture, featuring beautifully established plantings and a productive garden orchard of summer fruits contributes to the property’s self sufficiency. With three bores on site and existing water consent for irrigation, the land presents outstanding horticultural or agricultural potential, offering versatility for a wide range of lifestyle and productive uses. The owners have also future proofed the property with pipework already in place for a heated swimming pool and gas connections for outdoor entertaining and barbecue facilities.


This property represents a rare convergence of architecture, wellness, land and legacy. It is an exceptional offering, architecturally significant, meticulously executed, and designed to elevate both daily living and long term enjoyment.


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