Sitting on a headland site with 360-degreeviews of the surrounding ocean and countryside, this magnificent five-bedroomhouse is decorated and detailed to the very finest standards. From the dramaticentrance lobby with its powerful artwork to the lofty barn-style kitchen anddining space, the initial experience is one of impact and scale. Elsewhere, thehouse is broken into comfortable spaces and intimate corners, places todiscover, explore, interact or sit and enjoy different aspects of thespectacular outlook. Five luxurious bedroom suites, each with their owndistinctive theme and character, sleep 10-12 guests. The house and its groundsprovide a range of versatile entertainment and hospitality spaces, including alarge lounge with fireplace, a private library and spacious indoor and outdoordining and catering areas ideal for hosting corporate events. At the CooperResidence you'll be hosted by your own personal chef, who willcustom-design and prepare menus for you and your guests.
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
The house is modelled on a basic cruciformshape. A long barn-like structure flanked by two contemporary pavilionsaccommodates the master bedroom and main living areas.
The interior is luxurious with anindustrial edge, featuring rough-hewn wood, blackened steel and exposed bolts.Walls and ceilings are lined with rich timber, the monumental scale of thehouse carried through in the heavy beams and huge rusticated steel fireplace.Finishes are contemporary and eclectic, incorporating exotic textures such asanimal skins, stone, metals and woven Maori panels.
At the northwestern end of the house is anelliptical stone 'remnant tower', which houses The Landing wine cellar andtasting room. Above, an atmospheric king bedroom suite offers a unique privateretreat and above that, a sunny curved ‘observatory’ roof deck provides anintimate dining or function space.
The Cooper Residence is home to asignificant collection of art, Maori artifacts, archaeological relics, antiquebooks and photographs, offering a unique richness to the experience of thehouse. The house was designed by acclaimed New Zealand architect Pip Cheshireand the interior created by renowned Seattle designer Terry Hunziker.
LOCATION:
Bay Of Island Airport 45min drive
Kerikeri Downtown 35min drive
INCLUSION
Bed linen and bath towels
Beach towels
Bathroom toiletries
Flowers on arrival
Daily housekeeping of bedrooms and commonareas
Baby cot and high chair - available onrequest
Selection of magazines for arrival
PROVISIONS:
Milk, natural yoghurt, butter and eggs
Cooking oils, condiments and spreads
Flour, sugar and spices
Cereals and bread
Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
Bowl of seasonal fruit for arrival
Apple and orange juice
Coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, tonicand soda water
BEVERAGES:
Bottled sparkling water
The Landing award winning Chardonnay, Syrahand Rose
FUEL:
Bottled gas (where applicable)
Firewood
COMMUNICATIONS:
Telephone (landline) for NZ wide calls
Internet - WIFI no code required
Sky Television satellite service
SERVICES:
Lighting interior and exterior fires andpizza ovens
Restocking the firewood
Transfers from Kerikeri airport or TheLanding Helipad
Additionalservices / purchases available onrequest – additional charges apply
Meat – Chicken, beef, lamb or pork
Seafood – fish, shellfish or crustacean
Breakfast meats – bacon, sausages, pattiesor other
Vegetables or salad ingredients
Carbohydrates - Pastas, pizza bases orrice
Snacks – crackers, chips or nuts
Fruit – local or imported
Dairy – cheeses, dips or cured meats
Alcohol – beer, wine and spirits
Specific juices, sodas or other
International toll calls
Personal laundry and ironing
Chef/ butler
Packing/ unpacking service
Band/ musician
Transfers from Auckland airport
Rental car or driver
Nanny / caregiver
Fishing by boat
Water taxi
Picnicprovisions and setup
ACTIVITIES:
Gym and sauna
Tennis and basketball
Hiking and mountain biking
Kayaking and stand up paddle boarding
Swimming and snorkelling
Fishing off the jetty
Kiwi spotting
