Impeccably conceived and finished to an exceptional standard, this is a home of rare quality and distinction. Every element has been thoughtfully considered, from the architectural design and beautifully resolved interiors to the selection of materials and meticulous attention to detail. The result is sophisticated without being showy, substantial without feeling excessive, and quite simply, one of those rare homes where exceptional design, craftsmanship and genuine family living come together.
Quietly set back from the street via an impressive sweeping driveway, this spectacular elevated home is surrounded by an award-winning Wayne Butson landscaped garden and enjoys sweeping harbour views. Six years ago, Mason & Wales designed an extensive renovation, transforming the home with an unwavering focus on quality, functionality and enduring style. The result is a residence of near-unrivalled calibre in the Dunedin market - timeless, beautifully resolved and designed to be genuinely lived in.
The design is as practical as it is impressive, with adjoining living spaces creating an effortless sense of connection throughout the main level. The generous kitchen and dining area flow naturally into the living spaces and out to a beautifully paved terrace, where the outlook provides an exceptional backdrop for entertaining. Beyond, a wonderfully flat lawn offers something increasingly rare in an elevated home — plenty of space for children to play and perhaps even a little Christmas Day cricket. From the doorstep, the harbour is part of the experience, with spectacular views revealed from many of the home's wonderful spaces.
Accommodation is equally well considered, with five bedrooms plus a dedicated office. The main level incorporates the principal living spaces, office and bedrooms, including an ensuite bedroom that provides the option to live entirely on one level. One harbour-facing bedroom enjoys a beautifully appointed heated tiled ensuite, while upstairs, two further bedrooms offer privacy and separation, along with another ensuite. One captures an especially stunning harbour outlook. Exceptional storage has also been thoughtfully integrated throughout.
The quality is evident in the details, and there are many. Herringbone oak flooring provides warmth and texture, Italian basins and tapware bring understated refinement to the bathrooms, and Caesarstone features throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. Striking custom-made steel doors provide architectural definition between the living spaces, while carefully executed negative ceiling detailing adds a contemporary edge without compromising the home's warmth. The generous kitchen is both beautiful and highly functional, incorporating integrated appliances including two ovens, a plate warmer and built-in coffee machine, all complemented by an outlook across the harbour.
Technology has been seamlessly integrated throughout, allowing lighting, heating, blinds and music to be coordinated at the touch of a button. Heating is equally comprehensive, with heat pumps, gas fire and underfloor heating ensuring the home is as comfortable and practical as it is impressive.
Completing the picture is an exceptionally rare triple-garaging arrangement beneath the home, comprising tandem and single parking, with ample additional storage.
There is a quiet confidence to this home that is difficult to replicate. Every decision has been made with purpose, from the architecture and materials to the way the spaces connect and function. Beautifully positioned, exceptionally crafted and designed around the realities of family life, this is a home of remarkable quality - and an offering of a calibre rarely seen in Dunedin.