A striking five-bedroom home and pool built on an extremely tight site

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15 February 2023

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Building to the absolute limits of what was possible, David Reid Homes delivered a five-bedroom home and pool on an incredibly tight site in Westmere.
The home's steep gable form is pushed to the absolute limits of what was possible, and allows the spacious floorplan the client desired.
A bird's eye view: the cut-out on the eastern side of the roof cleverly allows increased light into the adjacent rooms, both upstairs and downstairs.
The incredibly compact site is sandwiched between two neighbouring properties, but the home is designed to enjoy privacy and harbour views.
In spite of being sited at the south side of the property, the living space enjoys plenty of light and views out to the idyllic pool.
An outdoor living space is tucked neatly between the living space and pool, and allows seamless flow from indoors to outdoors.
The pool area is enclosed by Kwila decking and generous semi-tropical planting to soften the edges.
The downstairs bedroom has its own en suite.
The open-plan living/kitchen/dining space is light and bright.
The kitchen and dining space flows seamlessly out to the outdoor living space and pool area.
The master suite has its own private spot upstairs, overlooking the pool area.
The downstairs living space enjoys light from all sides and has direct access to the outdoor living space through sliders.
Upon walking upstairs, the impressive full height volume of the upstairs living space is a show-stopping moment.
A view of the Waitemata Harbour can be enjoyed from the upstairs living space.
The pleasing geometry of the gable form and triangular window juxtaposes nicely against the rectangular form of the garage.