Window into a Waterways Wonder

Diamonds are created under immense pressure and Jamie Fairbairn and his team at Fairbairn Builders beat a taut deadline and exceeded client expectations with this gem, aptly coined ‘Papamoa Paradise’.

Cutting the ribbon in time for the mince pies, the craftsmanship of the Grey’s home is evident from the minute you approach the exposed aggregate driveway. The entrance way hints at the contemporary design to come with the honed and sealed stack bond feature wall forming a path to the front door under warm and purposeful lighting. Where the internal access garage lies, another immovable stack bond wall gives the façade strength.

Headroom is in spades with a four-metre clearance at the peak of the mono-pitch ceiling in the lounge and a clear opening to the kitchen, dining room and outdoor area. Hidden from the road front, the waterways are now within reach.

At the push of a button, creature comforts are accommodated for by the inviting Rinnai Symmetry gas fire. An undoubted drawcard, it sits cosily sandwiched between the wall mounted TV and the custom-made concrete honed hearth that spans the centrepiece wall of the living area. Built-in ornamental shelving provides a cove for the imaginative homemaker to do as they please. Versatility is a virtue and the expanse is ideal for entertainment, contemplation or relaxation.

The ambience of the kitchen is only a few steps away and the attention shoots squarely to the character of the pearly white brick wall. Simple, yet sophisticated, the nucleus of the family home doesn’t take the emphasis off the living areas with all signs pointing outdoors. The vantage points are rife as multiple doors open to the view.

Situated in the middle of the home, the main bathroom is cannily cast with a continuation of the lounge’s generous high stud for high level windows to accept natural sunshine. Full height tiles in an earthy coloured mosaic are a luxurious touch which compliments the free standing bath. Both bathrooms have been treated to quality, durable fittings and the finishing is noticeably in accord.