Optimal solar gain is just one of the striking black-clad home’s eco-friendly features. Concrete floors embrace natural warmth, restraining heating costs. Splashes of colour breathe life and light into the interior spaces, giving each a distinct personality. The kitchen is a fantastic case in point. Stainless steel benchtops add an industrial edge. Flipped on its side, a shipping container end has been repurposed as a wall-hung slider in the living space.
Two beautifully designed, tiled bathrooms, including a master ensuite, are a pleasant surprise on the modest footprint and budget. The master bedroom is a true sanctuary, with corner sliders opening to a wraparound deck and views. A barbecue deck off the dining area caters to the summer crowds.
Highly personalised and low-maintenance, this is a perfect design for its work-from-home owner.
]]>For some homes, 125 years of faithful service just isn’t enough. One of the oldest in the Maunu area, this recently renovated residence is ready for 100 more. After an extensive overhaul, the former 143sqm homestead has more than doubled in size. Now a very respectable 378sqm, it houses five bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living spaces. Admire the refurbished exterior in all its traditional detail before stepping through the gable entrance. Chequerboard floors flow into the enormous country kitchen, which has been transformed into an entertainer’s paradise. The central island doubles as a breakfast bar and overlooks the open-plan living hub. A fire blazes in the living area on winter days, and a lounge awaits through double doors. French doors open to wrap-around decks, creating easy, breezy indoor-outdoor flow. You’ll find them in the master bedroom, which is wrapped in intimate views of nature. The master ensuite and family bathroom both boast black-tiled showers and double vanities. The bathtub promises hours of relaxation.
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