Holland House – Spur Road


Are you inside, or are you out? In this house that stretches long and low across the Timaru landscape, it’s hard to discern, such is the smooth transition between the two.

When it comes to the terrace, however, it’s both. It has outdoor entertaining trappings such as a sunken hot tub and built-in fireplace, but it also has a 40sqm louvred roof. The owners can enjoy fresh air along with the
semi-rural outlook and ocean views year-round. The vistas are almost as good from the inside where they are
framed by wide sliders and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Arrive at the gate and the 300sqm four-bedroom, two-bathroom home makes a winning first impression. Black architectural timber, white plaster and bagged schist are undeniably attractive, especially when used repetitively. The combination lends texture without distracting from the strong, linear form.

Inside, a pale Scandinavian aesthetic is punctuated with more timber and schist. An all-white kitchen takes centre stage with a curved kitchen island that’s almost 4m long. Timber warms the space, in screens, flooring, built-in bench seats and battens on the island. Fully tiled bathrooms, custom vanities and luxurious fittings and fixtures add to the appeal of this remarkable house.

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