My first experience in New Zealand was seeing Denise's beautiful home that I will be staying in for the next couple months. It is a one floor house in the Chartwell section of Hamilton. One of the first distinguishing features about her home is the small but beautiful backyard.
In it she has a rose bush, raspberries, a plum tree, as well as various other flowering trees and bushes. The yard itself is not very big, but it feels very welcoming and relaxing. There is a porch off the back door that spans the whole back side of the house and wraps around the side. There is a stone barbecue, and a couple of outdoor seating areas off to the right of this picture. You reach the backyard through one of the three glass doors throughout the kitchen and living room. There are also tons of big glass windows that let in lots of natural light and provide a pretty view.
Dining Area
Lounge Area
The room I will be staying in is the room that her grandchildren usually stay in when they visit. It also has lots of windows in it which I really love. The view from my window is out to the front yard and the surrounding neighborhood. Another thing I am impressed with is how much green there is here. There are tons of trees and bushes that Denise say stay green all year round.
My Bedroom
View From My Window
One of the things about her house that surprised me was that there are three different rooms for the things we would usually have in one bathroom. There is a room with a bathtub, a sink, and a vanity; one room with a toilet; and one room with a shower.
I really love her house. It is simple, and not too large, but it is really bright and open and feels incredibly welcoming. The windows let in lots of light and a cool breeze runs through the house to cool it from the afternoon heat. I am excited to see if the architectural style is similar when I visit other buildings and my school tomorrow. I hope so because so far I really love the feel of it.
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