241 Whitmore Road, Matakana, Rodney

Form & Function - Matakana

Compact, stylish, with smartly designed spaces and a thoughtful living plan, this modern home designed by Dorrington Atcheson Architects sits on one hectare and delivers the functionality and charm of a tiny house on steroids.

Located minutes from Buckleton Beach and moments from Matakana Village, the location offers sweeping countryside and water views. Visually striking, in cedar shiplap weatherboards and concrete block, outside, the dark forms and steeply pitched roofline appear serious and meaningful, yet the architects brief meant this house doesn't take itself too seriously. Inside, concrete floors and vaulted ceilings and exposed timber trusses with black steel fixing plates add volume and a sense of space to what might be described as the 'light industrial' feel of this contemporary New Zealand 'small house' north of Auckland. Central to the design an open plan living pavilion adjoins a covered outdoor room with fireplace that provides a flexible social environment day or night; an inviting space to either cosy up or escape the summer sun. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dedicated office, plus a loft above the garage that is favoured more as a guest room than for storage and overflow makes the most of the considered footprint. The garage has internal access and the design layout allows it to double perfectly as a guest suite when needs arise; the second bathroom checked in neatly at the rear. Adjoining the garage a carport includes a secure bike or hobby shed that can be dedicated to a multitude of uses. As well as the impressive views to the south, the orientation of the home provides a grassed courtyard area to the north, ensuring both the views and the sun are maximised. A 'not too much' but 'not too little' property for holiday or home in an outstanding location. Call Kellie now for more information and a viewing time.