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Scrubby Bay House

Set in an awe-inspiring landscape on over 4,000 acres, this award-winning home has perfected its place within the environment evoking a strong sense of timelessness and belonging. Designed by Patterson and Associates, the robust farmhouse is set as the centrepiece of a remote, symmetrical and thundering surf beach on New Zealand’s south island. The old cattle farm dates back to the 19th century, and has now been converted into a luxurious cedar-clad beach house in a magical and completely private setting for gatherings of up to 14 guests. Warmly embraced on both sides by the surrounding hills, Scrubby Bay House is the perfect location for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of family and friendship. It is accessed by a spectacular helicopter flight or a breath-taking 40-minute 4WD transfer across the cliff-top farm tracks. It features a huge open plan dining and living space with a large stone fireplace, a sun-drenched deck, plus three ocean-front bedroom suites plus a bunk room that can sleep eight. All living spaces are orientated to frame views of the bay via floor-to-ceiling windows. There is also a private heated lap pool and jacuzzi. The unique property can be rented can be rented directly here.



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DWELL HOUSE

Online design journal Dwell has entered the prefab ring. The Dwell House is a 540-square-foot auxiliary dwelling unit (ADU) created and developed in partnership with prefab company Abodu and Danish designers Norm Architects. The House is the outcome of a long-standing commitment to produce better, more affordable housing. It includes a full kitchen, a bathroom, an open floor plan, and luxury materials and fixtures from Dwells broad network of designers. It is built ...
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PENINSULA HOUSE

The spectacular Casa Peninsula, was designed by the Bernardes Arquitetura office in Sao Paulo - Brazil, and was erected on a steep slope sanctuary in nature offering simply breathtaking views. Overlooking a bay from a lush, green cliff, this private residence in Guaruja is split over three levels, the ground floor, featuring four guest rooms and a TV room, the middle level hosting the dining room, living room, kitchen and swimming pool, and the top floor containing ...
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SANTORINI CAVE HOUSE

This spectacular holiday house on the island of Santorini, Greece, is perched high on a steep hillside away from the surging tourist crowds, and has a mind-blowing view of the Aegean Sea and the volcanic landscape. Dug entirely into the volcanic rock without any foundations, the minimalist retreat designed by Kapsimalis Architects, consists of a living room, a dining area, a kitchen, a main bedroom and two bathrooms oriented towards to the view. The use of sliding, ...
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