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The Silver Award for FutureProof Building – New Home $500,000-$600,000 went to this airy, well-connected home. Nestled among established gardens, the four-bedroom Ohau home offers traditional design touches combined with modern functionality. Two bathrooms and three living areas offer plenty of options in the 254m2 design. The home’s grand vaulted entrance with two cedar doors, copper trim and feature lighting opens to the formal tiled entrance. A pebble floor inset leads from here to the diningkitchen area, while a separate service area connects the fully tiled laundry and guest toilet to the internal double garage. The master bedroom’s chic ensuite has a freestanding tub and double shower. Guest bedrooms are in a separate wing. Top: This home’s expansive outdoor room is really hard to beat. The residence won a Silver Award for Future-Proof Building, New Home $500,000-$600,000. Above: The kitchen exudes old-fashioned charm, from the freestanding Falcon range and moulded cabinetry to the subway tiles and a rustic pot filler. Left: Framing the land – the timberlined pavilion is a feature of the home. search | save | share at