Pakiri Homestead Residence – 1612P Pakiri Road, Tomarata, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Pakiri House, by AO Architecture, offers uninterrupted 180-degree views over the ocean, atop the rolling hills of Pakiri, out to Little Barrier Island and across native bushland to the south and west. Designed as a permanent escape for relaxation, the home takes full advantage of its elevated 6,660sqm site, balancing openness with privacy. A series of interconnected gabled structures follow the land’s natural contours, maximizing sunlight, ventilation, and views while embracing the dynamic coastal weather. The layout encourages seamless indoor-outdoor living, with expansive glazing, sheltered patios, and a heated pool positioned to frame the sweeping landscape. A covered loggia with an inbuilt fireplace provides a sheltered space for year-round entertaining, while the heated pool’s moat-like design enhances the connection to the coastal setting.

Name: Pakiri House
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Size: 3,121 sq. ft.
Lot: 1.65 acres
Built: 2019

This modern architectural retreat redefines the rural homestead with a contemporary edge, offering an immersive connection to the coastal landscape. Positioned at the highest point of a sprawling 6,660 sqm site, perched atop the rolling hills of Pakiri, the home commands uninterrupted 180-degree ocean views stretching from Little Barrier Island to Whangarei Heads, with lush native bush unfolding to the south and west. Designed as a permanent escape rather than a seasonal retreat, the structure embraces its surroundings through a carefully considered composition of interconnected gabled forms, maximizing light, views, and privacy. Expansive glazing captures the ever-changing coastal weather, while passive design principles, including strategic solar gain, cross-ventilation, and thermal mass from polished concrete floors, ensure year-round comfort.

The layout follows the land’s natural contours, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. The main living areas extend toward the landscape, anchored by a chef’s kitchen with integrated appliances, a concealed scullery, and dual living and dining zones. A separate accommodation wing houses three bedrooms, each opening to the outdoors, while a floating staircase leads to the upper level, where the master suite is a private sanctuary with a dedicated office, dressing room, and spa-like ensuite. Outdoor living is equally refined, featuring expansive patios, a covered loggia with an inbuilt fireplace and retractable awnings, and a heated tiled pool with a striking ‘moat’ design that enhances the uninterrupted coastal views.

Every element of the home is designed for both aesthetic appeal and functionality, with materials chosen for durability and a timeless connection to the environment. Dark-stained timber, profiled metal, and polished concrete offer a modern interpretation of the traditional barn form, allowing the home to blend naturally into its surroundings. A separate double garage, carport, greenhouse, and vegetable gardens enhance the property’s self-sufficiency, supported by solar panels and in-ground water tanks. Located just 82 km from Auckland, this private retreat offers convenient access to world-class golf courses, pristine beaches, and the boutique wineries of Matakana, making it an exceptional lifestyle destination.