Builders in Matamata for homes on rural land

Building a home around Matamata

Matamata sits east of Cambridge, with the Kaimai Range along one side and farmland all around. People who build here are drawn by the space and the outlook, and a good home is planned around both.

Building at a distance

We’re based in Tamahere, so a Matamata build is further from our office than most. We plan site visits with that in mind and keep in close contact between them.

What building near Matamata tends to involve

• Views and sun: the best outlook isn’t always the sunniest side.
• Wind and shelter: covered outdoor areas make open sites usable.
• On-site services: rainwater storage and wastewater need room.
• Room to grow: plan sheds, garaging or extensions now.

A lifestyle home from elsewhere in the Waikato

We don’t have a Matamata home in our gallery yet. The Penbeagle home in Te Kowhai shows the kind of rural home that suits this sort of land.

Inside the Penbeagle home

It’s a single-storey, grey-clad barn-style house with a long white steel roof and a large solar array. Inside, a long navy blue island sits on polished concrete, and a window seat frames the rural outlook. Sliders open to a timber deck and tussock grasses.

Plans to start from

Our Mountain plan collection includes designs inspired by Te Aroha, Pirongia and other ranges. Our lifestyle plans suit single-level living on open land, and every plan can be changed to suit your site.

Ways to build in Matamata

Most people building around Matamata already have land. We can design and build on your land, starting with a site walk, or build from your architect’s plans.

Consent and timing

Your designer or architect prepares the drawings for consent, council issues the building consent, and we start building once it’s issued. Construction generally takes 7 to 12 months from then.

Staying in touch on a rural build

You’ll know who to call, you’ll hear from us often, and you’re welcome to visit site whenever you like. Claddings, fixtures and finishes are chosen with you through our colour and interior consultation.

“They were accessible at all times and we were able to visit the building site regularly.”

Why a small team suits a rural build

Rural builds have more moving parts: access, services, weather and longer travel for trades. We work with subcontractors we’ve known for years, and Jonathan stays involved on site. Every home is backed by the 10 Year Master Builders Guarantee.

Looking closer to Hamilton?

See our pages on Cambridge and Matangi and Tauwhare.