Doctors Orders

Get to Kinloch and kick off your shoes. The beach is around the corner, and it will take five minutes tops to feel the sand between your toes and swim in the lake! Superbly styled and channeling the kiwi batch of yesteryear with a retro exterior, the ambiance will invite you to soak up the atmosphere, "stay awhile," and enjoy simple pleasures again. Gather around the outdoor fireplace, catch up with friends, and recharge. Doctors' orders are a weekend at Kinloch.

However, the next-level interior is all about contemporary lake living. The décor is in a natural palette, where warm and beautiful surroundings invite you to take a break by the woodburner, showcased by a tiled floor-to-ceiling fire surround. Walls in a soft linen wallpaper create an ambient atmosphere, and it is a walk-in package for a lucky new owner as furnishings are included. Classic window coverings of white shutters control light and privacy, and heat from the fire will warm the two double bedrooms on cooler nights. The artisan tiling continues on the kitchen floor and walls, where stone benchtops and a unique overhead cage storage feature. The two bathrooms are a work of art with funky mosaics creating modern bathrooms with matt black fittings and tiled wet areas. The third bedroom with bi-folding glass doors is connected to the main house by the deck. In this room, the lake character shines with white tongue and groove paneling, textured sisal carpet, and a barn door slider to the ensuite and laundry.

Watch the fire die down in the forged steel outdoor fireplace, which is a worthy centerpiece for the deck. This area is private from the neighbours and screened by hedges. Along the roadside, the boundary is defined by white-painted post and rail fencing, double white gates and landscaped trees.

The scene is set for a perfect lake retreat and just what the doctor ordered - a holiday home in a prime position. Take advantage of my seller's clever renovation and snap it up now.