Designed by award-winning architect Noel Jessop, 28 Highgrove Drive is a home where architecture is not an addition to living, it is the experience of it.
Across two levels, glass, steel and concrete come together with a confidence that still feels remarkably considered. Raking ceilings draw the eye upward, soaring spaces create an unmistakable sense of scale, and natural light moves through the home from every direction. There is a brutalist edge here, but it is tempered by warmth, refinement and an understanding that exceptional design should make everyday life better, not simply look impressive.
And that is perhaps the greatest achievement. Despite its architectural ambition, this is an extraordinarily liveable home. Multiple living and dining zones give everyone room to spread out, while generous courtyards and patios allow life to move effortlessly between inside and out. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate laundry and a second living space provide the flexibility a modern family needs, while the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the natural heart of the home.
Originally conceived well ahead of its time, double glazing and construction upon a cavity provide comfort and performance beneath the architectural statement. More recent kitchen, bathroom and laundry upgrades bring the home confidently into the present without diluting the design integrity of the original brief.
Then there is the outlook. Elevated above the surrounding landscape, the home looks west towards Mount Pirongia, with uninterrupted views that make the daily ritual of watching the sun disappear particularly hard to beat.
Underfloor heating and a substantial wood burner ensure the experience is just as compelling in winter as it is in summer.
This is not architecture for architecture's sake. It is considered design, executed with conviction, and then made remarkably easy to live in.
If exceptional architecture has been on your radar, come and experience 28 Highgrove Drive in person. Some homes need to be explained. This one simply needs to be experienced.
