The Lookout. A structure carefully placed to embrace Raglan’s coastal landscape and expand the visual reach well beyond the boundaries of its site. Elevated and oriented to frame panoramic views, the house becomes a place for gathering, quiet reflection, and connection to nature.

The Lookout is a shared vision between Red Architecture, a boutique Waikato based award winning architect and Hay Construction, an award-winning local Raglan building company. Creative minds intersect mindful construction.

The earthy coloured cladding blends stylishly with the vertical Timber Rainscreens, allowing light, design and privacy around alfresco living areas. Floor to ceiling doors and windows capture expansive views of the harbour below, native flora surrounds and local Maunga, Mt Karioi in the distance.

The neatly designed double carport and garage lock up provide a dry entry way to the home, with the ground level housing the open plan kitchen, dining and living area, which connect fluently with the wrap around Garapa hardwood decks. Light, space and a connection with nature.

The well-appointed kitchen provides the hub for the home, with American white Oak, and Melteca Cabinets with Dekton Benchtops merged with tiles from Obery Studio providing stylish yet practical everyday surfaces. A separate toilet and powder room by the entrance complete the upper level.

Bjelin Hardened Oak timber flooring provides a practical yet solid foundation for the home while the central ducted heat pump provides cooling in summer and warmth in winter.

The lower level of the home houses three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and master bedroom with its own ensuite and access to the lower deck. Morning sun with the patina of the harbour below, a great place for your morning coffee.

The alfresco outdoor dining space provides a private sanctuary for shaded relaxation, summer mealtimes with family around a fire.

Living in this private lane in the coastal community of Rangitahi you have immediate access to the peninsula pathway and water’s edge below your home, with a large grass reserve directly behind with a ton of space to kick a ball, run the dog or simply lie in the sun and absorb nature.

If the Lookout feels like for forever home or holiday Bach, please call me for more information or to book your viewing and if you wish to learn more about the authors for this amazing coastal home feel free to visit their respective websites www.redarchitecture.co.nz and www.hayproperty.co.nz.