Hayden & Kylie Rau
Dreaming of a newly built home in the Wairarapa region? Come and speak with the design and build experts. Together we’ll create a home that is uniquely you.
Whether you want a completely custom design or to start with a plan and modify it, we’ll work alongside you, understand what you’re looking for, and bring our own design ideas to the table. This level of care continues through each stage of the build, ensuring we deliver a home you’ll be proud to call your own.
So, whether it’s a quaint cottage in Martinborough, a family dream home in central Masterton or a coastal vista in Riversdale, we’d love to chat.
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The Sentinel Homes ‘Design and Build’ approach is about giving you a home that is unique to you and your family. Designed for how you live. No cookie cutter homes around here. We can approach your project in a couple of ways:
If you’re looking for something completely custom, we’ll guide you through the design process from floor plans to finishings - the only limit is your imagination. Bring along your ideas and inspiration and work with our team to come up with something that is uniquely yours.
Or, perhaps you’d prefer the inspiration of one of our many existing plans? This can be the springboard from which to design your dream home. All plans can be modified in any way to suit you. Extra bedroom? Easy. Larger kitchen and living? No problem. A home office or art studio? Consider it done.
With Sentinel Homes, no two houses are ever the same!
Choose from hundreds of proven existing plans you can customise to fit your family.
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Hayden spent ten years with the police force in Auckland and Wellington before becoming involved in the building industry. The catalyst for this was the need for a new family home for Kylie and himself and a growing family.
Hayden has been involved in the building industry since 2003. He has an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the industry from working in sales, design, marketing, project and branch management with group builders, along with area management for a multinational manufacturer of cladding systems. This has given Hayden well-rounded skills for managing his own franchised building business.
Kylie has previously worked in business banking with Westpac, the District Court as a registrar, and for 10 years as an embalmer/funeral director for local family owned funeral homes, a job where no two days are the same.
One of the main reasons Hayden and Kylie enjoy building homes for people is clearly remembering the feeling they had when building their own new home, the excitement they felt throughout the process, and the sense of achievement and satisfaction once their home was complete.
Hayden and Kylie would welcome your enquiry!
We offer a huge range of plans for you to browse. It doesn’t matter whether you want single level, 2 storey, 3 bedrooms, 5 bedrooms with an office - the range of plans we have for you to pick from is vast. The best part? You can customise any of these plans to your own needs. Save some of your favourite ideas, then let's meet to design a home that suits your family perfectly.
This is an excellent way to get into a new build if you haven’t yet found that ideal piece of land. We source incredible sections and develop plans to maximise their potential.
Our team has the consent and pre-build details covered so you don’t have to worry.
The choice is yours - build from the plan we’ve chosen, or design the dwelling however you like on your new section. Browse the current house and land packages below.
We are more than happy for you to reach out to us to see what’s possible - and what new sections might be coming up.
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Single home, 800m² sites have been transformed into 5, 6 or even 7 town houses, providing a whole portfolio of assets many people only dream of. Much larger sites can be split up into smaller sections for standalone new builds.
If you’re looking to maximise the potential of your site, or just want to help your children into the market by adding one or two more homes, our team is here to help.
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It's important to us that your new home fits your family and lifestyle.
That's why we won't pressure you into choosing a standard, pre-built plan. Many of our clients use our library of ideas simply as a spring board to create their own floor plan and style that really suits them.
Whichever way you'd like to design your home, our expert team is here to help. Get in touch today!
0800 456 321Email usReady to maximise your land?
Many properties (even smaller ones!) in Auckland are now zoned for subdivision and infill housing.
Build a rental, townhouses, or stand alone homes. There are so many possibilities. Call us today and find out what's possible at your place, you could be surprised!
0800 456 321Email usWe strive for crystal clear communication and transparent pricing, so you are always in the know.
We've always known that above all, our clients want great communication, and no surprises when it comes to pricing.
Our team uses proven systems and processes to make sure you are always in-the-know, and our pricing and specification documents ensure you know exactly what you are getting, right down to the colour of the door handle, before you sign the build contract.
Find out more about our pricing here, or how we use The Sentinel App to communicate with you throughout the build.
Love where you live, but want a new home?
With land shortages in Auckland, many of our clients are choosing to knockdown an existing home, and build a new one in its place.
This is a fantastic way to keep your address, but live in a brand new home, that really fits your family.
We'll make it easy by managing the entire process for you. Give us a call, and let's have a chat today!
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Having Sentinel owned by a husband / wife team also felt like you got that extra bit of care as a family owned business. The quality and finish of the home is great. We knew we'd get a quality build from Sentinel and they didn't disappoint!
We find building our home with them was one of the best decisions we made. Everyone who visits us comments on the finishing and workmanship. That says a lot. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Let’s get together for a free, no-pressure meeting with one of our team, at your place or ours.
We can't wait to hear your ideas!
