Beacon Point House

This extensive Hamptons-style addition and alteration of an old Wānaka brick house, designed by Sorted Architecture, blends timeless elegance with modern functionality. A master bedroom, ensuite, and wardrobe were added, enhancing the home’s comfort and layout. The standout feature is the all-weather, all-season outdoor living space, designed for year-round enjoyment. Sliding shutter screens and a louvre roof provide privacy and shelter, creating a perfect spot for relaxation or entertaining, while maintaining a seamless connection with the home’s stylish interior.

View from steps to covered outdoor living area and through to the dining and kitchen areas.
View across a lush green lawn to the front of the house, featuring sliding shutters around all sides of an enclosed porch, blending modern design with natural surroundings.
View across dining table to the kitchen.
Close-up of the kitchen corner, featuring windows that open to the outside and contemporary stepped architraves, blending modern design with functional flow.
Front view of the Hamptons-style alteration and addition from the street, framed through the outdoor living room with sliding shutter screens, balancing privacy and openness.
Porch featuring a grey front door flanked by white-painted sidelights on both sides, creating a welcoming entrance.
View of hardwood steps leading up to the side of the house and patio, seamlessly connecting the outdoor spaces with natural materials.
Side view across a lush lawn of the house and patio, featuring painted bevel-back pine weatherboards, blending traditional cladding with the natural surroundings.
Comfortable and relaxing master bedroom addition, featuring a serene design with a view of the ensuite in the background, creating a peaceful retreat.
Bathroom featuring a black-topped vanity with a white oval basin, complemented by white window and door shutters.
Inside the outdoor living area, showcasing sliding shutter screens and a louvre roof, providing flexible shading and an open, airy atmosphere.
Outdoor covered living area with dining table and chairs and garden in the background
Looking across the dining table to the outdoor living room.
Dining area, with view to outdoor living room and outside hardwood deck.
View across the dining and kitchen areas, extending to the outdoor living space with a hardwood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Cozy living area opening up to an outdoor room with a louvre roof, offering a flexible and inviting space for year-round living.

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