| Address: 20 Kowhai Road, Wainui |
| Open Homes: Sunday 12:30 -1pm |
| Agent: Simone du Bernard. Mobile – 021 433 965 |

By Amy Houlihan.

Celebrating a unique and picturesque position overlooking the Orewa Rover, 20 Kowhai Road is a 3113m2 private family sanctuary in Wainui. The current owners built the home 14 years ago and were instantly captivated by the site’s incredible potential and waterfront location. They designed a property to maximise the special setting, showcasing the dense native bush and water view from almost every room.

The beauty of the location is that although home is a truly private and peaceful retreat, the Wainui onramp is only one minute away, along with the growing hub of Millwater, and Silverdale’s booming shopping, dining and recreation hub in easy proximity. It’s a relaxed, serene and secluded lifestyle, without sacrificing access to modern lifestyle essentials.

The pavilion-style residence was masterfully crafted from natural materials to blend within the environment. The property has its own jetty, meaning kayaks, canoes, small boats and stand up paddleboards can all be launched from home. The front area has been conveniently retained, creating plenty of flat, usable space for outdoor living and entertaining.

Inside, solid Matai floors are offset with a contemporary interior palette. Artfully placedwindows and sets of doors capture light from all angles frame the vibrant green views. Decks have been built to wrap around the outside, enhancing the indoor/ outdoor connection, with partially covered areas ideal for all-season entertaining.

High ceilings enhance the feeling of space in the open plan kitchen, dining and family living room. The kitchen has thick stone benchtops and an island, plus high quality appliances and a scullery. The deck out here overlooks the dense thatches of ferns and pungas, which extend right down to the water’s edge. On the other side of the home, decks flow out to vast areas of perfectly level lawns and easy-care gardens, the ideal safe place for kids to play.

Another lounge creates separate living options for families and there are four generous bedrooms located throughout, plus a study. The master has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while the remaining bedrooms are serviced by the tiled family bathroom. There’s abundant off-street parking outside, along with a double garage.

This unique waterfront property has been meticulously designed and constructed to maximise every aspect of its spectacular setting.