25a Stanley Point Rd, Devonport
25a Stanley Point Rd, Devonport
ARCHITECTURE AS ART ON THE CLIFF
Experience great modern architecture, delivered with exhilarating honesty on an exquisitely landscaped, tranquil, coastal Auckland clifftop. Architect, Graham Pitts has excelled in the creation of his own home which reveals itself like a curtain, layer by tantalising layer. Contrasting the raw industrial edges of concrete with the soft, humanising warmth of timbers; it skilfully juggles intimate spaces with soaring, open, light-filled, glass atriums. This versatile, 7 year old escape on three floors includes 3 bedrooms and three clever, white tiled bathrooms. But it also has 2 spacious office/studios where Graham and his partner, landscape designer and artist Ngaire Mules both work comfortably from home. These could easily switch to become 2 more bedrooms for a family or even more living spaces. The home can be enjoyed on many levels. Not the least pleasurable is its immediate connection to the harbour. So close to the shore, you can hear water lapping. As you bask in privacy, either inside or out in a secluded garden of coastal natives, you'll never tire of the maritime activity. Boats sailing past provide never-ending enjoyment, perfectly framed by craggy pohutukawa. Treat yourself to a magical living environment!