b'side of the house, which is the road frontage. While still admitting plenty ofArchitect: Julian light into the ensuite bathroom and guest bedroom behind it, this shutter- Guthrie of Godward like layer provides a lter of privacyand a little intrigue. The motif of theGuthrie Architectscedar slats is repeated over the decks on the eastern side of the house as sun-Flowers: Vida Florescreen canopies.With Jared being a professional sailor and Keryn having a sailing backgroundResene herself, Julian included some subtle nautical references in the design. HePravdacatered for Jareds wish to retain the panoramic eastern and western waterCladding: Plywood,views with a third level at the front of the house. Appearing tower-like incorrugated iron andthe homes faade, the space resembles a crows nest and makes an idealcorrugated breglass from Supreme Plastics, home ofce.OnehungaIts a great man cave, the architect says. Access to the crows nest is also nautical. The grey-painted, folded steel-plateResene White Pointerstaircase is similar to something youd nd in a ship.Get the exterior look On the next level down is a guest bedroom and ensuite, ideal as the Hendersonswith Resene Sonyx 101 often have sailing friends to stay from overseas. Then, in another nauticaltinted to Resene Pravda and Resene touch, a glass gangplank-like walkway leads to the master bedroom, walk-inWhite Pointer. wardrobe and ensuite. Here, too, is a second, smaller bedroom. Its currently used as a nursery, but would make an ideal second ofce. Looking out to the sea view, and with a balcony, the master bedroom feels like a real retreat.Resene Majestic BlueAlso on this level is a room wired up as a home entertainment den. DesignedGet the interior look as a cosy winter space, it has shutters that open up to a view of the sea andwith Resene SpaceCote the kitchen and main living area below. Steps lead down to the main open- Low Sheen tinted to Resene Spanish White plan living section of the house, which has jarrah ooring for easy care. Withvariants.a pitched ceiling and a look reminiscent of rafters and sarking, this generous space is like a boatshed. The high stud, 4.5m in the centre, adds to the feeling Resene of spaciousness. A largely monochromatic colour schemewith white wallsDbl Spanish Whiteand dark blue kitchen cabinetrymeans the view of the sea outside remains the hero.The ceiling style extends outside to form a loggia, used as an outdoor dining area, which is also wired up to the homes sound system. Large aluminium sliders allow the easy ow between inside and out that the Hendersons were after.Resene The homes lowest level features a double garage, laundry and a separate kidsCharger wing. Here, theres another living room, a bathroom and two bedrooms. BothResene the bedrooms have French doors leading to a private, walled courtyard outside.DieselPlanted with olive trees, theres also a decorative beached old dinghy, a nod to the Hendersons love of sailing. And they have built a house they love. I wouldnt change a thing, Keryn says. on the following pages, nd two alternative style suggestions| 19'