Regional Gold Master Builders Winner by Navigation Homes

Award: Gold & Category Winner in the $500,000 - $750,000 Group Housing New Home Category in Master Builder House of the Year Awards

Builders: Navigation Homes Counties

Flooring Installed by: JB's Flooring Xtra Pukekohe

Flooring: Quickstep Impressive in White Varnished Oak

Set against a rolling green backdrop, this fourbedroom, two-bathroom home has been designed to maximise its outlook, without compromising on everyday function. The low-profile, pavilion-style layout spreads across 279sqm, with dual living zones, a triple garage and generous outdoor areas tailored for relaxed family living. Inside, the kitchen, dining and lounge form the heart of the home, unified by a striking raked ceiling lined in grooved panelling. This detail adds subtle texture and visual lift, drawing the eye upwards while bringing in natural light from the expansive glazing that spans the main elevation. The kitchen is clean and contemporary, with sleek black tapware, bar seating and a large walk-in pantry.

Timber cabinetry and tiled splashbacks add warmth and practicality, echoed in the adjacent laundry and bathrooms. A moody powder room contrasts beautifully with the otherwise light palette. Sliding doors open onto a covered alfresco area, offering a seamless transition between house and landscape. Outdoors, thoughtful landscaping includes a children’s play area and wide timber decking that allows room to relax and roam. With its warm material palette, practical layout and crisp execution, this home demonstrates how rural builds can feel both grounded and refined — made for modern living but rooted in place.