108 The Drive, Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand

This is a unique opportunity to own a next-generation property that will delight you like nothing else on the market, and do that in a way that protects the environment too. This is a one-off design from NZ Proud that’s got smart features and sustainability running through its DNA.

There’s environmentally-conscious ingenuity and stunning craftsmanship everywhere you look. The Abodo timber cladding and the decking is harvested from renewable NZ plantation forest – thermally modified to be super-durable and low maintenance.

Beneath all this is an Eco-ply weather-tight and rigid air barrier that forms a secondary defense against moisture penetration, wrapped around an advanced building frame that allows for deeper insulation. The property has been designed for the plot, with the living areas, decking and gardens oriented North for the sun with a layout that flows through double-glazed Low-E windows and sliding doors to blur the outside and inside spaces.

The super-high, angled ceilings give every room an openness, while the materials and finishes have an extra level of quality. The joinery, stone benchtops, and decoration are all exceptional. The woolen carpets are renewable and hypoallergenic while there’s sound-absorbing underlay beneath the water-resistant laminate.

With four super-sized bedrooms plus a purpose-built study, this is a rare example of a home that is ready to accommodate today’s hybrid world where more of us work where we live. The whole property is hard-wired with data cabling.

There are two generous living rooms, two superbly-appointed bathrooms with underfloor tile heating, an ensuite to the master, and an enormous walk-in robe. A butler’s pantry next to the restaurant-class kitchen, and a super-efficient heating and ventilation system to keep the home’s ambient temperature at a comfortable level for all seasons.