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Imagine waking up to this Wellington view

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Waking up to that view was the long-held dream of Brent and Jeanette Tuohy. They bought their property in Plimmerton, Porirua twelve years ago, with the intention of bowling the existing house and building their ideal family home that made the most of the spectacular site. And that’s exactly what they’ve done.

They’ve made quite an impression

The old 1930’s home has been replaced by a very elegant and spacious 342m2 Lockwood home. Even though there were a few weather issues (it is Wellington after all) Brent and Jeanette managed to complete the entire project in just 10 months. Having their own building company certainly helped and the attention to detail in the home is simply outstanding.

All their own work

As Brent and Jeanette have spent many years assisting clients design their homes, all of what they know has been incorporated into the building of their own. Using their talented in-house draftsman they created a home that welcomed in the sun, opened out to the views and provided a warm and extremely comfortable haven. As you can see, they’re big fans of Velux Skylights!

“We’ve got them in both bathrooms too and they’re just brilliant. They let in the light, provide secure ventilation and automatically close if it rains.

Sustainability is built in

As a Lockwood Home it’s built from New Zealand grown Radiata Pine. And you can’t get much more sustainable than that. The cladding and joinery is all recyclable aluminium. The windows are all Low E (low emissivity) double glazed and the space between the panes filled with Argon gas to improve their ability to keep the heat in and the cold out.

Low maintenance is a high priority

When you’re this close to the sea and exposed to the occasional Wellington breeze your choice of building materials becomes incredibly important. Brent and Jeanette lead very busy lives so minimising maintenance was top of mind. Marley Stratus Design Series® Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes was a no-brainer.

“It’s a fantastic looking product. We love the exterior brackets and the Titanium colour goes with everything, and of course, it won’t rust!”

Lockwood’s aluminium cladding is also so easy to look after. The occasional wash down and it looks like new.

 

Detail. Detail. Detail.

It’s the attention to detail that really makes this home special. Brent and Jeanette were incredibly particular in what they wanted in their home. They specified Lockwood ‘Pine Clear’ interior wall finishes which means there are no knots in the timber. All walls and sarking were blonded to achieve a lighter contemporary feel. The kitchen incorporates Blum soft closing drawers and doors, plus overhead cupboards have double-hinged lift up doors that self close. The floating shelves are fitted with strip lights to softly illuminate the kitchen bench. There is a second sink in the scullery. And the list of carefully thought out features included in this home goes on and on.

When asked if they would they have done anything differently in hindsight, their answer was a very succinct, “No!”  Which goes to prove that this home is everything they imagined.

Universal appeal

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Universal Homes are renowned for delivering a lot of house for your money. There’s no better example of that than at 85E Hobsonville Point Road, which deservedly picked up Gold in the 2019 Auckland Region House of the Year Awards, Gib Showhome category. This three-storey terrace house delivers over 220 square metres of modern, stylish and affordable living.

Not run of the mill

This Isthmus Group designed home is full of innovation and interest. To make the home more energy efficient LED lights have been installed throughout. To help save water, full reuse water tanks are tucked discreetly away on the property. To minimise maintenance, Marley Stratus Design Series® Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes in Ironsand® were specified so rust damage is one less thing to worry about.

The generous sized, open plan living, dining and kitchen area takes up the first floor with large double-glazed sliders open onto a private balcony. Perfect for barbeques or working on your tan.

You’re sure to sleep easy

Because it’s a terrace house there’s one less wall exposed to the elements. And with the double glazing, excellent insulation and efficient in-built panel heaters, it’s so much easier to stay cosy all winter long.

As for the bedrooms and bathrooms, you’ll be spoilt for choice with 4 bedrooms and 4 toilets! The master and guest bedrooms come with luxurious ensuites, there is a generous bathroom for the family, and a guest toilet near the living area.

Relax and enjoy

This home is made for easy living. Little details like the automatic garage door, keyless entry and outdoor sensor lights all make you feel right at home, right away. And you can discover that for yourself because 85E Hobsonville Point Road is on show right now. Go to www.universalhomes.co.nz for details.

Best on show

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2 Pinto Road in Pukekohe has brilliant street appeal. And that’s just one of the reasons it has been a much-admired Universal Homes Showhome and a winner in the Auckland House of the Year Awards 2019. It’s 130 square metres of carefully planned, thoroughly modern living space.

Forward thinking design

Avery Architects have designed this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that will serve its new owners (and that may be you) well into the future. It’s energy efficient with double glazing throughout, excellent levels of insulation and it’s ready for high-speed fibre installation.

It makes quite an impression

Once through the bright orange front door (it’s keyless entry so you’ll never lock yourself out) you’ll be surprised by the amount of space.  The open plan living, dining and kitchen area is light, bright and roomy and is very much the hub of this family home.

The kitchen is very well equipped with a centre island, Westinghouse oven, induction cooktop, soft-close drawers, extractor fan, and stove splashback.

A well-protected investment

The secret to building a low maintenance home is to keep the weather out. And the materials specified for this home do exactly that. The roof is long-run Colorsteel®, the cladding is Linea® Weatherboard and the Marley Stratus Design Series® Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes in Ironsand® are made from super tough uPVC.

Ironsand® was a great colour choice with the lighter grey cladding – it can be described as a warm dark grey. Ironsand® is very popular in New Zealand, and rightly so.

Marley Stratus Design Series® products come with a 15 year guarantee and are proudly made in New Zealand.

To find out more about 2 Pinto Road, Pukekohe visit www.universalhomes.co.nz

Outstanding in every way

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No. 2 Killick Place is a very impressive, stand-alone family home in a brand-new development in North Shore, Auckland. It is currently a Universal Homes Showhome.

So impressive, in fact, that it was an award winner in the Auckland House of the Year 2019. If you love the beach or the bush, then this is the perfect location for you. Fabulous Long Bay Beach is a just a walk away and the Okura Scenic Reserve with it’s amazing birdlife.

Living room and then some

This is a home that doesn’t stint on space. The upstairs downstairs configuration means there’s heaps of room for a growing family: four generous bedrooms upstairs with a large family bathroom, and a massive ensuite off the master bedroom complete with its own walk-in wardrobe.

Downstairs, its open plan living on a grand scale. The lounge, dining and family areas are awash with natural light from the huge expanse of windows. All double glazed, of course. And centre stage is a wonderfully appointed kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances. Large sliding doors effortlessly let the outside in and give easy access to the patio and lawn.

Easycare from top to bottom

Isthmus Group Architects have designed this home for easy living. External cladding is a combination of low maintenance, vertical cedar and Linea weatherboards. The mono pitch roof features long run Colorsteel®. And the home’s crisp lines are highlighted by Marley’s Stratus Design Series® Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipe in black. Both of which are made from high quality uPVC which means it won’t rust – so important when you are close to the sea.

We really like the mix of light and dark tones for the exterior and the choice of the black spouting and downpipes to match the joinery works beautifully.

If you’re looking for inspiration, take a good look at No.2 Killick Place, Long Bay. It’s on show right now. See www.universalhomes.co.nz for opening hours.

Luxury life on the canal at Marsden Cove

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Watching the sun rise over the canal, early birds Craig and Sue Roulston are delighted with their new retirement sanctuary at Marsden Cove. With a private jetty on calm waters leading to the Whangarei Harbour, it is simply the perfect setting for their brand-new home.

The north-east facing, two-storey property’s deluxe features required superb teamwork and seamless communication to ensure a successful end result.

“There was an incredible amount of steel and glass and a lot of work in the build,” says Craig Cogan of Craig Cogan Builders, who has constructed seven other properties in the Northland development. “Cantilevered decks off the front, plus louvre screens off the decks, down the side, and over the entrance, required a lot of thought and careful construction to bring it all together.”

Keeping to a ‘luxurious and low-maintenance’ brief, the homeowners, Craig and Sue, went with Trespa® Meteon® for the exterior, a high impact cladding seldom used in New Zealand residential builds. With panels cured using an Electron Beam Curing (EBC) technology, they are resistant to weather and light and give a strong, highly stable but decorative panel.

The Marley Stratus Design Series® Stormcloud® spouting and RP80® downpipes in black blend in so well, they can hardly be seen! But they are still the perfect products to use with the house being so close to a salt water way. With a 15 year guarantee Craig and Sue have peace of mind – it will definitely not rust!

Craig and Sue agree that an abundance of insulation, double glazing, and the layout of the interior, all helped to create a superbly sustainable home.

“In winter, the atrium over the dining area allows the heat from downstairs to flow upward and warm the whole house. In summer we open up the whole front of the house – all the ranch sliders – and barbecue out there. It is glorious.”

Thanks to Craig Cogan Builders and NZ Certified Builders for this content.

The McCallum Residence

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Five generations of luxury

If you would like to experience the life of the landed gentry, The McCallum Residence is the perfect place to do just that. This beautiful, grand family home was built in the 1930s and has been home to five generations of the McCallum family. It is in a very private bay on the Clevedon/Kawakawa highway just south of Auckland and sits on 4 hectares of landscaped grounds, which run all the way down to water.

Every room has a story to tell

The family worked closely with designers and tradespeople to retain as much of the spirit of the original home as possible. The restoration work has been painstaking. Nothing has been spared in an effort to recreate the ambience of a grand family home of that era. The furniture has been restored so that it is in many cases better than new. Old paintings have been lovingly brought back to life.

Even the original colour schemes have been faithfully matched.

Heaven is in the detail

Because the McCallum family were so particular in keeping to the original design of the house, they were going to install copper spouting and downpipes. But price proved to be a sticking point.
However, there was an alternative, a very good one; the Marley Stratus Design Series®. The copper coloured Typhoon® spouting and RP80® downpipes captured the desired look exactly. And they had the added benefit of not being affected by the salt spray the house is subjected to as it is so close to the water.

Enjoy a modern twist to yesteryear

You want the charm and magic of yesteryear, but don’t want the drafts or antiquated plumbing. That’s what the designers had to deal with here. Without an army of servants to take care of your every need some clever planning was needed to introduce modern day standards of luxury and comfort.
The large bedrooms all now have elegant ensuites, some of which provide you with spectacular views across the grounds and out to sea while luxuriating in a deep, hot bath.

It couldn’t be more accommodating

In summer, you’ll enjoy sea breezes wafting through large sash windows. In winter, you’ll be sheltered from the elements by massive concrete walls that have stood the test of time. There are nine sumptuous bedrooms, all different, all furnished with the highest quality bedding and linen, and of course with Dan the butler on call.

The perfect marriage

Restoration and renovation work is often a case of marrying the old with the new. And restoring a large manor house certainly threw up some major challenges. Yet the selection of long lasting Marley uPVC spouting and downpipes has proved to be an inspired choice.

The external brackets on the spouting perfectly match the traditional design. And the fact that it is durable and easy to clean is a huge benefit. The Typhoon® profile is big enough to cope with sudden downpours, and Marley spouting and downpipes come with a 15-year guarantee.
All of which means, it is sure to serve the McCallum Residence for generations to come!

A huge thank you to the McCallum family (and Tofu the dog) for sharing their property with us.

Offering incredible facilities for weddings, conferences or special events, The McCallum Residence will deliver an unforgettable experience. If you would like more information about The McCallum Residence click here.

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