Elevated above Waikanae with an air of quiet serenity, this extraordinary retreat offers peace, privacy and architectural brilliance.
Affectionately known as The Roundhouse, this remarkable home featured on Grand Designs New Zealand in 2023.
Designed by Gary Phillips of Novare Architecture and masterfully built by Cameron Builders, this home embraces its dramatic setting with a striking 12-sided form that commands attention, while the interior feels refined, intuitive and beautifully resolved.
Clad in vertical western red cedar with sleek black aluminum joinery, the natural material palette blends effortlessly into the landscape. Each of the 12 sides offers at least one window to the outdoors, framing ever-changing light and expansive views of Kapiti Island, the coastline, Mt Taranaki and Mt Ruapehu.
Large sliders open to exquisitely landscaped grounds, thoughtfully shaped by the owner to complement the home’s architecture and showcased in the Lions Garden Trail. A standout feature is the completely private outdoor shower—nestled among lush tropical planting and bathed in both morning and evening sun, it offers a truly magical way to begin or end the day.
Whether as a personal sanctuary, permanent home or successful high-end Airbnb, this one-of-a-kind home offers a rare lifestyle opportunity—a tranquil, luxurious retreat unlike any other in Waikanae.
RV $1,170,000 (not indicative of current market value)
