12 Tinopai Road, Titirangi, Waitakere City, Auckland

Completely bespoke, and truly one of a kind, this incredible home was dreamed up by architectural designer Chris Tate. Taking inspiration from the famous 1949 glass house, this was to be the very first of many masterpieces Chris created in his long and highly regarded career with this creation to be forever and famously known as “Forest House”.

It is an unconventional fusion of nature and architecture which combine magically, creating a home which is visually arousing, and a home which is quite simply enchanting to live in.

Taking inspiration from nature, light pours in via the abundant glass which spans impressively along the walls. Its stealth black exterior was purposefully chosen to mimic the black tree trunks observed in the forest and to create a home which integrated with its natural surroundings to minimise disruption. It is safe to say, you will never grow tired of the ever-changing lush native flora changing from season to season, your very own window to nature.

Its open plan nature creates spaces which are easy to relax or entertain from. It features unencumbered living and seamless connection from the kitchen, dining and lounge, which spill out on the northern aspect where you are greeted by vast decks. The dramatic Pururi draws gaze from the inside out, creating an archway to your own natural landscape and the entertaining decks beyond.

With a centrally located bathroom, bedroom one offers the perfect space for guests or a home office. The master suite is oversized, luxurious and features floor to ceiling wardrobes.

The location offers you the very best of Titirangi's vibrant village and associated lifestyle, a mere 2-minute drive away. This is a true showpiece in design, innovation, and architecture. Those in search of apartment style living, a lock up and leave or easy living will adore the simplicity that this home affords.

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