Garden designer Debbie Hardy incorporated the pool into her palm-filled garden design.

Hard landscaping in simple lines brings a clean aesthetic.

Shots of crimson beefsteak break up the green canopy.

The outdoor space was designed to evoke the feeling of being on holiday.

Debbie says the garden is home to incredible bird life, including tuis, doves, pigeons and rosellas.

The double-bay villa and garden are warmed by all-day sun.

The 90-year-old oak tree that the family fell in love with.

The villa sits on nearly a third of an acre.

An artwork by Flox brings colour into the lounge.

A classic Bauhaus design framed by the greenery outside.

Lily’s fairy door into the oak tree.