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Grand Designs on Rural Living

Designed by the owner and architect Vincent Abela, this remarkable residence is a masterful, contemporary take on rural living that utilises space, light and clever design to seamlessly unite the exterior with the interior.

Divided into 3 defined wings that envelope an internal entertaining courtyard complete with swimming pool, the home spans a sizeable 320 sq m over 1 level including 3 bedrooms, a study/guest bedroom, 2 bathrooms plus ensuite and a games or media room. Flanking the house a studio offers additional accommodation for guests, older children, office or studio. Internet and TV facility to all living rooms, bedrooms, study and studio spaces.

Serviced by a state of the art, open plan designer kitchen, the informal living and dining area are contained within the heart of the home. On both sides floor to ceiling glass slides away to unite the space completely with the exterior. The large courtyard and pool is an idyllic sheltered haven for lavish entertaining whereas the opposing side draws one out to the patio with an electronically louvered roof and vast pastoral valley views of the surrounding farmlands, lawns and gardens.

Adjacent to the informal area, the generous proportions of the grand yet welcoming formal living room make a charming location for a restful escape and marvellous entertaining alike. The room boasts a large open fireplace an enormous sun drenched window seat and opens to a private external courtyard.

The majority of the rooms open to the exterior while all bedrooms enjoy their own private resort style garden patios. The master suite, which overlooks the rolling verdure of nearby paddocks, is a sanctuary in itself, offering a private patio, large en-suite, walk-in wardrobe and a charming private outdoor garden bath complete with an idyllic rural vista.

Set on approximately 5 acres in Pukekohe's prime and preferred blue chip residential location on North facing land, the house itself is encircled by professionally landscaped gardens of specifically selected lush tropical plantings that serve to mirror the sleek contemporary design of the residence through structure and texture.

Pukekohe has experienced enormous growth and is an increasingly popular location for people looking to establish a high quality lifestyle. The township offers many cafes, an excellent choice of superb restaurants with local amenities including the local Tennis Club, Franklin riding school, Pukekohe East Primary School, Play Centre and a school bus service to both Strathallan and St Kentigerns College. With easy motorway access, this thriving township offers straightforward commuting to central Auckland by car and rail.