This property was designed and built by N.Z. Built Ltd. The clients main requirements was to retain the existing concrete pool and build a new home, transferring the existing minor dwelling and the new house onto a separate title, while tying in the existing house and selling this off. They required 3 bedrooms and two living areas, with a desire to reduce operating costs and efficiency for the new home. The house was designed to fit around the pool with an entrance way which draws you into the house, which is split over four levels, giving a feeling of spaciousness and privacy. The top deck cantilevers out over the pool and is accessed from the top living area and master bedroom. The use of solar hot water, energy efficient lighting, double glazing and extra insulation has resulted in the clients operating expenditure being considerably reduced from their previous home. The separate living areas create an easy flow throughout the house which means they can entertain large numbers of people easily and effectively. The use of the Dynex palliside results in a very low maintenance home. The use of New Zealand grown sustainable hardwood, firstly in the Lawson Cyprus posts and deck handrails and secondly the solid overlay floor to the kitchen and liquid glass bench top are made from Pilularis. The end result is a good looking and very functional home.

The kitchen has been designed to entertain with a pleasant outlook to the pool area, whilst also being able to keep in touch with people in the nearby lounge. The 900 wide free standing oven gives endless options for preparing meals for large groups of people, whilst the raised upstand on the granite bench provides extra space for food dishes as well as providing a demarcation between food preparation area and entertaining area.

The house has an evacuated solar tube hot water system, double glazing, energy efficient lighting, sustainable timber, additional insulation, solar orientation, allergy treated wool carpet, Dynex palliside weatherboards, enviropaint with Low VOC and many more features.