5 Paioke Street, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5036, New Zealand

This bang-up-to-date home in a brand-new neighbourhood in North Waikanae is an exciting example of what’s possible when you start from a clean slate. This is a high-spec, low maintenance brick-built home that, like the surrounding neighbourhood, is a great place to grow up in. It’s safe and secure, super convenient and there’s lots of walks, cycle tracks and parks on the doorstep, too.

 

From the kerb you can only see the tip of the iceberg, but as you flow through this cleverly constructed, contemporary home you’ll experience a cool, sophisticated vibe that combines clean design and modern thinking. From front to back you can see how well the space has been planned out, including the loft space above the generously sized garage.

 

The great open-plan living area takes up the entire side of the property. There’s plenty of big windows to let the sunlight come streaming in from the North. The open kitchen is very well appointed with a u-shape layout with a broad breakfast bar area and a fabulous walk-in larder area. Next there’s a big family dining area and beyond there’s a lounge area with more sliding doors out to the rear patio.

 

The other side of the house is the bedrooms: the super-king sized master with integrated robes, a fantastic, modern ensuite, and sliding doors out to another patio area. The second and third bedrooms have double-sized robes and the family bathroom is smartly finished.

 

The back yard is laid to lawn so there’s place to play alongside the patio areas for outside entertaining, all enclosed in wooden fencing for privacy and safety. Simply put this is just a fantastic modern family home built to exacting standards: full double glazing, efficient energy use, low maintenance section and high quality materials. What’s not to love?