After looking for more than 6 years, Shaun and Margaret finally found ‘the one’. A vacant site perched high in stunning Tutukaka, with awe-inspiring, sweeping sea views that stop you in your tracks. Having built a house in 1997 in nearby Maungakaramea, the news that their trusted builder had since retired meant the hunt began for a housing company. “We approached a few companies with our design, and requested estimates” says Shaun. “We chose Jennian Northland as they were the best to deal with throughout that process.” 18 months later, and the empty land had been transformed into a welcoming home, built tough to withstand the elements of the elevated coastal site. Considered positioning was needed for the house to account for the undulating contours of the site, and for protection from the high-wind exposure. Everything indoors and out was designed to make the most of those panoramic views. Natural materials were chosen for the exterior, combined with a coastal-inspired colour scheme to blend harmoniously with the location. Cladding in schist, rendered brick, and hard-wearing Linea® weatherboard created a foundation firm enough to weather any storm. Marley Typhoon® spouting in Titanium, with matching RP80® 80mm round downpipes, made for a sensible and stylish choice for the finishing touch to the exterior. “We liked the look of the Marley Stratus Design Series spouting” says Shaun. “Plus our location raised a few concerns for choosing the right spouting. We took into account our long run mono pitch roof design over four sections and levels, the salt-laden air, and long, hot sunny summer days.” “Marley’s uPVC spouting solved it all for us. No concerns about metal corroding, and it could cope with Northland’s heat and high UV at the same time.” A 3kW PV Solar System on the roof takes advantage of Northland’s high sunshine hours for generating power. Shaun and Margaret chose Resene Quarter Tea throughout for a cohesive interior colour. Quarter Tea is Resene’s fifth most popular seller, with the muted soft beige providing a warmer base and more complexity than plain white. From the big picture to the finer details, like the finishing touch of Marley Typhoon® uPVC spouting in Titanium, it’s obvious Shaun and Margaret’s carefully considered attention to detail has really paid off. CAPTIVATING COASTAL NORTHLAND