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special features that define a Lockwood home. Large sliders open onto a long covered veranda, providing a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. The ceilings in the spacious living area and master bedroom are raked to follow the gabled roofline – this helps to make the interior light and airy. The generous kitchen is well equipped for family life. Extra-wide bifold windows can be used as a serving hatch for a barbecue on the veranda. For more information or to visit the show home, contact Coastwood Homes, 5 Ngati Maru Hwy, Kopu 3578, phone (07) 868 8733. Or visit the website: www.lockwood.co.nz save & share 45526 at trendsideas.com Facing page and above: The Nelson is the new Lockwood show home at Coastwood Homes in Kopu on the Coromandel peninsula. The solid blonded timber interior helps the home to breathe, creating a comfortable living environment. The home is also well insulated and benefits from passive solar gain in winter, which makes it highly energy efficient. Left: Bifold windows create a serving hatch for a barbecue. search | save | share at trendsideas.com 117