Tri Hita Karana
Architect, Simon Carnachan designed this stunning house. The present owner has transformed the 14-acre estate into a tranquil haven. Tri Hita Karana, is Balinese for 'three causes of well-being': harmony among people; with nature; and with God. The current owners believe this site imparts those qualities.
A strong exterior opens to reveal a gentle, flowing interior. French oak wooden floors and deep pile carpet adorn the floors and two elegant long galleries lead off the main entrance to the many different spaces in this home. Light floods every part of the building, courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows at either end of the house, and high ceilings. Many sliding doors also open the house completely to the outside.
The most remarkable of master bedrooms has views over Whakenewha Regional Park and the neighbouring vineyard. Its magnificent bathroom is not so much ensuite as 'en-wing'. There's an outstanding media room, a full-size gym with sauna, looking out to a tranquil Balinese garden. The impressive kitchen is equipped with a Falcon gas cooker, a Bakbar professional grill, commercial size fridge and butler's pantry with wine fridge. Several outdoor dining and lounge areas have stunning views across Rocky Bay, the open sea and Rangitoto. There is a superb formal dining area and the most relaxing lounge you can imagine. The house also has an office with one of the best views in the world, a guest bathroom and a fourth bedroom or second office on the ground floor.
Water features and courtyards anchor the building, with the most striking being the swimming pool, with its waterfall cascading over a rock wall opposite the deck areas. An amazing al fresco and all-weather dining area sits just below the house, with in-built BBQ and pizza oven. Adjacent is a magnificent outdoor seating area around a massive fire pit. The property also has its very own vineyard, and one-third of the land is under native bush with walking tracks. You cannot possibly get the full effect of actually being here without coming here.
A strong exterior opens to reveal a gentle, flowing interior. French oak wooden floors and deep pile carpet adorn the floors and two elegant long galleries lead off the main entrance to the many different spaces in this home. Light floods every part of the building, courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows at either end of the house, and high ceilings. Many sliding doors also open the house completely to the outside.
The most remarkable of master bedrooms has views over Whakenewha Regional Park and the neighbouring vineyard. Its magnificent bathroom is not so much ensuite as 'en-wing'. There's an outstanding media room, a full-size gym with sauna, looking out to a tranquil Balinese garden. The impressive kitchen is equipped with a Falcon gas cooker, a Bakbar professional grill, commercial size fridge and butler's pantry with wine fridge. Several outdoor dining and lounge areas have stunning views across Rocky Bay, the open sea and Rangitoto. There is a superb formal dining area and the most relaxing lounge you can imagine. The house also has an office with one of the best views in the world, a guest bathroom and a fourth bedroom or second office on the ground floor.
Water features and courtyards anchor the building, with the most striking being the swimming pool, with its waterfall cascading over a rock wall opposite the deck areas. An amazing al fresco and all-weather dining area sits just below the house, with in-built BBQ and pizza oven. Adjacent is a magnificent outdoor seating area around a massive fire pit. The property also has its very own vineyard, and one-third of the land is under native bush with walking tracks. You cannot possibly get the full effect of actually being here without coming here.