My H O M E
During the four years that Jo and Neil Hunt have lived at their Roseneath Lane home, they have completely transformed it, with a full renovation inside and out. The fresh, modern space now suits them perfectly and they look forward to enjoying it for years to come.
Sarah Brown
Who lives here?
Have you done any renovations?
We have lived at Roseneath Lane for the past four years. It is just Neil and I here now, our daughter and two boys have flown the nest. We have lived in New Zealand for the last twenty years, having moved here from the United Kingdom. This is our seventh house – and our last!
Yes, the whole house has been renovated. When we
What four words best describe your home?
moved in four years ago, we moved into a red brick house. The red brick house is still there, but it has been painted black and screened with Abodo battens. Neil’s company, Hunt Construction, did all the work. We added a bedroom extension first, then renovated every room in the rest of the house, finishing with a
Solid, warm, homely and comfortable.
complete rebuild of the kitchen, living and
What inspired this look?
dining area.
The look wasn’t really inspired by any one thing. It evolved as we went along. We do like the Scandinavian look and our furniture reflects that, an interesting feature is that most of our furniture has concealed openers instead of handles.
What piece would you never part with? The display unit in the lounge. Although it was made specifically for the room and is fixed in place, I would dismantle it if we ever moved. It was made to our design by Simply Joinery in Picton, and we love it.
What’s your favourite room? The kitchen, living, and dining area. It has gone from a cold and dark area to a wonderful area that is flooded with light and warmth. This area now offers so much space and is wonderful for entertaining. The raked ceilings are a great feature, along with the wooden floors. My favourite spot in the house is the window seat in the kitchen. I love the comfy chairs and the way the light comes in through the windows.
ABOVE: Neil and Jo Hunt are enjoying living in their Roseneath Lane home after months of renovating.
