As if grandstand views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables aren’t enough, this 336sqm home has an array of its own visual delights. The combination of vertical cedar and local schist cladding gets it off to a cracking start. The four-bedroom, three-level home looks as if it belongs on its Queenstown Hill perch. Cleverly designed, it flows across the site around two radius points and forms a subtle S shape. The rolling shape is repeated in the 20-degree monopitch roof planes, which are initially convex, but finish with a concave high over the upper-level main-bedroom suite. Inside, rafters fan out like wheel spokes. The three floors are linked by a lift that future-proofs the home, and a statement staircase. The latter is a work of art – black steel with hardwood treads that are repeated in the ‘bridge’ access to the top-storey bedroom and office. Terracotta floor tiles – an enduring feature – are used throughout the living areas and three bathrooms. Special details abound, all executed with skill by the building team. Of course, there’s no point having majestic views if they are not put on show – this home that snakes across and steps down the hill does so spectacularly well.
