The Lakehouse

Nestled into the hills of Ōkawa Bay on the edge of Lake Rotoiti, this new lakehouse is part of a multi unit development with two homes being built side by side on the lakefront by Tauranga Builders Calley Homes. https://www.calleyhomes.co.nz/the-boathouse
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an open kitchen and dining room area with large windows overlooking the mountains in the distance
Builders Tauranga | Calley Homes | Interiors
Sunday afternoons at the lakehouse are the perfect spot for relaxed conversation and a reset for another busy week ahead. Designed with connection to the outdoors the dining space and kitchen take full advantage of the views. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #relax #weekend #homeinteriors
three modern houses sit on top of a hill
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
One of the projects’ complexities before it got started was obtaining multiple resource and building consents to re-contour the land, retain various slopes, rejuvenate the lake edge including permission to build a new jetty, not to mention the building consents for the house and boat shed. This process included consultation with the Rotorua District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust. Tauranga builders | new home build | design and build
two black buildings are next to each other
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
The new buildings have 30-degree pitch gable forms that waterfall down and anchor the buildings to the site. gable roof | design and build | Tauranga builders
an outdoor kitchen and dining area is shown in this modern style house with large sliding glass doors that open up to the outdoors
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
The home extends seamlessly out to the outdoor living spaces. A large open portico outdoor living area includes an outdoor kitchen featuring 3 different BBQ options and bar. outdoor living | outdoor spaces | Tauranga builders
a kitchen with marble counter tops next to a large glass door leading to an outside deck
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
The open plan kitchen and living areas have full panoramic views of Lake Rotoiti, which at night are offset by a central fireplace cased in Charleston natural stone which provides both visual interest and year-round comfort. kitchen design | kitchens | Tauranga builders
a bedroom with a large bed sitting next to a sliding glass door that opens onto a deck
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
The result is a stunning lakeside house that has an easy everyday luxury about it. The home while considered a small footprint has four bedrooms and sleeps up to sixteen with custom made built-in bunks in two of the bedrooms. bedroom design | design and build | Tauranga builders
a kitchen and living room with wooden ceilings
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
Charleston stone from the West Coast of New Zealand was used in two combinations of dry stack lay on the chimney, and horizontal cut crazy pave flooring in the entry and outdoor portico floor. living room design | open plan space | Tauranga builders
a living room filled with furniture next to a large window
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
The interiors are driven by the location of the home, with the natural lake environment inspiring an organic palette of stones, marbles, timbers and wool carpets. open plan living | design and build | dining space
an open living room and dining area with sliding glass doors leading out to the water
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
Eco-conscious steps were taken including installing a full solar system, and recycling the sites stormwater which discharges into the lake, before it is re-filtered into the domestic water system within the house. design and build | Tauranga builders | open plan living
an aerial view of two houses on top of a green hillside with trees in the background
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
Both this home and the neighbouring home were designed to complement the surroundings, and the dark exteriors help them blend into the surrounding hills covered in native plants. design and build | Tauranga builders | builders Tauranga
two black buildings with solar panels on the roof
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
Inspiration for the home’s architecture was taken from the concept of an old, lake edge corrugated iron boat shed. home exterior | Tauranga builders | new home build
an aerial view of a house on the water's edge with trees around it
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
One of the projects’ complexities before it got started was obtaining multiple resource and building consents to re-contour the land, retain various slopes, rejuvenate the lake edge including permission to build a new jetty, not to mention the building consents for the house and boat shed. new home build | Tauranga builders | design and build
an aerial view of a house in the mountains at night with lights on and windows lit up
Builders Tauranga | The Lakehouse | Calley Homes
Nestled into the hills of Ōkawa Bay on the edge of Lake Rotoiti, this new build is part of a multi unit development with two homes being built side by side on the lakefront. new home build | Tauranga builders | design and build