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ON AN EQUISITE QUEENSTOWN HILL SITE OVERLOOKING LAKE WAKATIPU, THIS SOPHISTICATED HOME RISES OUT OF THE ROCKY TERRAIN, BLENDING MODERN LIVIGN WITH TRADITIONAL, LOCAL MATERIALS AND NATURAL TEXTURES.

Thoughtfully considered and luxurious in design, the residence balances a rich palette of natural materials with crisp southern light and expansive lake and mountain views. Every space is carefully orchestrated to frame the landscape, creating a sense of calm that flows throughout the home, while accommodating both intimate family moments and large-scale entertaining across the seasons.

A two-car garage with integrated storage, laundry and bathroom provides practical support, while a media room with bar creates a dedicated space for leisure and entertainment. Natural schist stone brought indoors echoes the rugged terrain and complements a striking steel fireplace, creating a tactile, grounded environment. Outside, terraces and sheltered spaces extend the interiors into the landscape and a separate shed provides additional outdoor storage. At the heart of the home, a custom kitchen with brass island and scullery serves as both a functional hub and a sculptural statement, while clerestory windows precisely frame the surrounding mountain peaks. The space flows seamlessly to an outdoor terrace with kitchenette and fire, perfect for year-round gatherings. A timber wall cladding conceals doors leading to the master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite, maintaining continuity and spatial fluidity. Additional bedrooms, each with ensuite, are oriented to maximise the panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables, ensuring every room connects to the landscape.

Across its levels, the home is defined by careful materiality, thoughtful spatial planning and a deep connection to its alpine setting, creating a residence that is simultaneously sophisticated, timeless and profoundly rooted in nature.

Photographer: Lauma Vosa

PROJECT DETAILS:

Modern multi-story house with large glass windows, stone accents, and a garage, set against a wooded hillside.
Modern multi-story house with large glass windows and a balcony, overlooking mountains and greenery.
View through an open doorway of a modern house showing mountains, a lake, and trees with autumn colors outside.
Modern living room with large floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a balcony with scenic mountain and lake view, stone accent wall, mounted flat-screen TV, beige armchair, cozy textured throw pillows, and round coffee table.
Interior view of a modern building with a staircase and glass walls overlooking a mountain landscape.
A person walking barefoot past a metallic door with a painting of a hand on it. The door is part of a modern interior with stone and metal walls.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, decorative pillows, a side table, black armchairs, and a floor-to-ceiling window with white curtains.
Modern living room with large glass sliding door overlooking a lake and mountains, featuring a sofa, armchair, and side tables with neutral decor.
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a large marble island with a sink and gold faucet, black bar stools, and minimalist lighting fixtures.
Modern living room with a large beige sofa with multiple pillows, a dark armchair, a wooden coffee table with books and decor, a gas fireplace underneath a mounted flat-screen TV, floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of trees and the sky, and warm ambient lighting.
Interior view of a modern building with a glass ceiling, wooden wall panels, and shadows cast by sunlight.
Interior view of a modern building showing black stairway, stone wall, wooden ceiling, and living room area with brown leather couch and circular light fixtures.
View of a modern wine cellar with a glass door, wine bottles stored on metal racks, and a wooden wine barrel in the corner.
Modern living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, decorative vases, and a sleek fireplace with stacked logs.
Modern bar area with white quilted bar stools, a marble bar counter, illuminated glass-door cabinets, a marble wall, and decorative vases.
Interior of a modern house with black walls,wide wooden floor, floor-to-ceiling windows showing outdoor scenery, a black staircase with a glass railing, a plush beige chair with a matching fluffy cushion and small side table.

SOPHISTICATED HOME RISING FROM ROCKY TERRAIN OVERLOOKING MOUNTAIN LAKE

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