Pheasant Lane, Waimauku

There’s something a little bit special about this 283sqm four-bedroom home that was built to maximise rolling views across the valley. The wow effect starts with the entry portico clad in split-faced Oamaru stone that surrounds the glass entry door and complements the adjacent wall of windows and contrasting textured-brick walls.

This grand entry leads into the kitchen-living-dining area where cathedral ceilings make the room feel spacious, crafted timber slats screen the dining space and skylights brighten the well-appointed kitchen with its brass fixtures and marbled Dekton island bench.

The living space is ideal for relaxing or entertaining. It has striking views, a fireplace with custom fluted stone and doors opening to a private, partially covered courtyard that leads to the pool and lawns beyond. An adjacent media room connects the two wings.

The opposite wing is home to the main bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, three further bedrooms (one decorated as an office), the family bathroom and a triple garage. The bathrooms feature in-wall toilet systems and stone basins along with brass and gunmetal fixtures that enhance the traditional aesthetic, as do the hardwood floors throughout.