Luxury lifestyle

This lavish and light-filled home was meticulously built by Shore Construction, with a blend of private and social spaces in mind.

WORDS Kathy Catton PHOTOGRAPHY Dennis Radermacher

This home strikes the perfect balance. With a large open plan area in the heart of the home, this place is made for entertaining. Equally, the snug bedrooms and quiet outdoor spaces towards the rear of the property make it an enchanting place to relax and unwind. Its name, the Gleniti Oasis, is a fitting title for this prominent yet peaceful home.

Set on a busy road on the outskirts of Timaru, this semi-rural property is certainly a head-turner. The 385 square metre home was built by Shore Construction in 2018 and sits proudly on a sizeable section. Designed by Garry Mayne of Chilton and Mayne Architecture, the house offers a timeless look with clean, fresh lines and a mono-pitched roof.

“We set the property back off the section to give relief from passing traffic,” says Garry. “We also positioned the property to maximise the views to the rural landscape beyond.” With its heightened ceilings and high windows in the living space, this home is flooded with natural light.

“The owner was looking for a modern, clean-looking home set up for entertaining and making the most of the afternoon and midday sun,” says Garry. “And we’re all delighted with the result.”

FINE FINISH The Resene Rockcote Plaster cladding provides a smooth finish to complement the contemporary look of the home.

One of the stand-out features of this home is the use of the Timaru Bluestone. There are many possible uses for this naturally beautiful, genuinely New Zealand product. Used for dramatic effect in many settings, the textured bluestone in this property helps to provide contrast against the white Resene Rockcote plaster cladding.

“We like to use textured materials to create a bit of interest,” says Garry. “This bluestone can also be seen in Christchurch Airport, for example. It can be used on floors or as outside tiles.” At the Gleniti Oasis, it provides accents of interest at the entranceway and the fireplace inside.

“We wanted to keep the material palette quite simple on this property,” says Garry. “And let the glazing speak for itself. I drove past this property just a couple of days ago, and it still looks awesome, and it really stands out on the street.”

Another feature of the home is the louvred roof in the outside seating area. The opening roof creates an additional living space for the family and provides a sheltered space for socialising outside. Manufactured and installed by Louvretec, the roof gives the best of both worlds: shade or sun, keeping the owners and their guests warm and dry.

With the inclusions of a swimming pool and sheltered outdoor living space, these areas maximise the home’s external environment and provide the homeowners with several options for entertaining. The living spaces seamlessly open to the outdoor kitchen and several paved courtyards that extend further around the house to a lap pool.

NATURALLY STUNNING Timaru Bluestone cladding from Timaru Bluestone is lightweight for quick installation and is a stunning feature stone in the entrance of the home.

Chilton and Mayne Architecture has worked on several projects with Shore Construction. Both parties work collaboratively together to achieve an outstanding result, every time.

“Whether it’s the start of a dream sketched on a napkin, or something fully-fledged and professionally drawn, we can make it a reality,” says Nick Shore of Shore Construction. Nick has worked his way up through the ranks and is now the General Manager of the company, while his father, Rickie, the founder of Shore Construction, remains in a hands-on role as a Project Manager.

As a growing and successful building company, Shore Construction has extended its reach in recent years with the additions of a Christchurch-based team and a Central Otago branch in 2019, powered by a dedicated team of locals.

POLISHED TO PERFECTION The durable polished concrete floors in an Industrial Finish from Perfect Polish provide a natural, modern and stylish look throughout the living spaces in the home.

“We’ve been building quality residential and commercial properties across South Canterbury and the Mackenzie district now for the past 25 years, and with a strong team of talented and experienced builders, our clients can build with confidence,” says Nick.

Having professionals in the team who know and love everything about the Central Otago district means Shore Construction can meet its expanding clients’ needs. “It’s our superior workmanship and a commitment to providing our clients with an enjoyable construction process that has seen them returning to Shore Construction time and again,” says Nick.

This superior workmanship is shown off throughout the home. In particular, the negative detailing of the GIB, which creates clean, sharp lines on the walls, floors and ceilings, adds a modern finish to the home. In addition, the custom built pool really showcases the talent of this team.

This home sets a crisp architectural statement within the semi-rural site and surroundings. It is the ultimate in comfort and design. With its elegant yet relaxed interiors and spacious and sophisticated outdoor areas, this is undoubtedly one home that will stand the test of time.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINER The Louvretec Opening Roof has created an additional living space for all seasons with durable decking from Outdure.

INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT

BUILDER
Shore Construction
0800 688 7313
shoreconstruction.co.nz

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Chilton and Mayne Architecture
03 307 1126
cmarchitecture.co.nz

EXTERIOR PLASTER
Resene Rockcote
03 338 6328
reseneconstruction.co.nz

LOUVRES
Louvretec
03 374 3263
louvretec.co.nz

BLUESTONE CLADDING
Timaru Bluestone
03 688 4158
timarubluestone.co.nz

POLISHED CONCRETE FLOORS
Perfect Polish
027 450 8199
perfectpolish.co.nz

DECKING
Outdure
0800 77 88 77
outdure.com