Designs on Kapiti

A commanding Friedrich Eisenhofer-designed home takes advantage of the relaxed, beachy lifestyle in the rural seaside community of Peka Peka on Wellington's Kapiti coast.

A long, wide, sealed drive sweeps into the large landscaped section where a sealed vehicle parking and turning area contributes to the expansive feeling of the property. Under-house garaging for two vehicles plus a storage/carport and separate double garage/workshop provides ample parking.

The practical, yet innovative house is designed on four levels and features a spacious tiled entry with security intercom. Built on an elevated site, it captures the sun with views of hills to the east, and Kapiti Island and the sea to the west. The upper level, with panoramic, never-to-be-built-out views features a study, lounge, dining area and the open-plan kitchen area divided with a central bar. A walk-in pantry with bench space lets you leave appliances ready to use without being on show. A raised brunch bar hides kitchen clutter from the living area.

Bifold doors open to views of the sea and Kapiti Island with a large, glassed outdoor entertaining area, a built-in barbecue and tiled bench lit for entertaining.

The master bedroom with spacious en suite and spa bath is set on level three. On the lower level, a second bedroom and a self-contained guest area have sliding doors to the garden. The guest wing has a bunk room, a double bedsit room, kitchenette and its own bathroom. There is a laundry and a utility room with lots of storage and bench space on the lower level. Dirty linen arrives via a chute from the master bedroom above.

The home has underfloor heating separated into 14 areas for flexible temperature control.

Stuart Whyte of Harveys, Paraparaumu Beach, is selling the 7987 sq m property at 112 Paetawa Rd, Peka Peka, for $760,000. Ph 04 298 6019 bus, 04 298 3725 ah or 029 904 4452 mob.