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Valley with a view Words: Adrienne Matthews Click Homes
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hidden spot in a small valley in Atawhai has provided the site for a couple’s dream home. Spying the land five years ago, it took until last year to finally get title and begin building. During that time, they lived in many rental properties and even did a year long stint in their caravan in Tahuna Holiday Park with their two children which was a good way to see what they really did and didn’t need in a living space.
Meeting Russell Bruce of Bruce Design & Build put the couple instantly at ease. “He really listened to us properly and was very down to earth. He understood our ideas right from the beginning which made the whole process straightforward.” The couple knew they wanted a non-fussy, minimalist but functional home that blended into the environment but was a bit different to the norm. They were delighted that Russell
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