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CUT INTO THE CASTOR BAY CLIFF, THIS HOME RISES FOUR LEVELS, OPENING TO EXPANSIVE VIEWS OVER THE HAURAKI GULF AND RANGITOTO ISLAND.

Perfectly sited, the home opens east to the ocean and west to a sheltered courtyard, with an indoor-outdoor infinity-edge pool anchoring the main living level in resort-style luxury. To achieve this striking contemporary design, two levels of the cliff were excavated. The exterior features a robust yet refined palette of split-face and sawn basalt cladding, paired with honed and flamed basalt paving that flows seamlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces. Inside, pale oak flooring adds warmth and softness, balancing the rugged stone finishes.

The home’s layout is highly functional, designed for multi-generational living and entertaining. The lowest level includes three bedrooms, each with its own living space—one fully self-contained with a kitchenette—and all opening to a shared terrace. The basement level contains a 6-car garage, plant area, storage, gym, sauna, and lift access to all floors. The main living floor features expansive open-plan spaces, including a lounge with fireplace, dining area, and a generous kitchen with seating overlooking the water. A large office with meeting space and a secondary media room are also included. The top floor is home to the master suite with walk-in robe, spacious ensuite, and sweeping views, plus two additional bedrooms with ensuites and walk-in wardrobes, along with two separate study or library rooms.

Photographer:  Kallan MacLeod

PROJECT DETAILS:

Modern house with large glass sliding doors, a patio area, green lawn, and landscaped garden with shrubs and a tree.
Modern house exterior with an outdoor patio, wicker furniture, glass railing, and large windows under a blue sky with clouds.
Living room with large open window and glass door revealing trees and ocean view, white sofa with patterned pillows, wooden coffee table with magazines and a decorative item, hardwood floor.
A black-and-white architectural model of a modern house on a hillside with trees in the foreground.
Outdoor patio with black wicker chairs and a view of trees and water beyond
An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a sofa, overlooking a body of water with trees and land in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern rooftop balcony with outdoor dining table, chairs, and sectional sofa, overlooking trees and buildings with a blue sky and clouds.
Modern building with large glass windows, greenery, and a low hedge in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
View of a lake surrounded by trees and mountains, with a boat speeding across the water.

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