Perched on a rocky outcrop in Epsom this home, built with confidence on a challenging site, is testimony to the owners respect for quality building and their love of architecture. Interior spaces surprise the eye while being aesthetically pleasing, drawing visitors into the heart of the home.

The top level embraces the stunning kitchen, living area and master bedroom, opening to sunny decks with views across the park to Mt Eden. The layout affords the clients, who are in their later years, the ease of single-level living, if desired. A lift connects the three levels, allowing disabled access from the garage to the top floor. Comfortably sandwiched in between, the middle floor houses a home cinema, study, laundry and guest areas. The open-plan living space is ideal for everyday relaxing and entertaining guests in style. The sun floods in through the skylights above, keeping the home’s heart bright and inviting. High, sloping ceilings create a lovely sense of space and light that’s both cosy and contemporary. The effect is also keenly felt in the beautiful bedrooms, which frame the surrounding greenery through double-glazed windows.

A neutral colour palette flows throughout, complementing the use of natural materials. Fixtures, fittings and furnishings are all of the finest quality and in keeping with the home’s stylish aesthetic. Bathrooms are functional, safe and beautifully finished. The curved snail construction showers are key design features of this home. The tent-like metal roof and walls are folded over and around a central feature of volcanic rock, which links the home to its location. A basalt rock column forms a key feature of the entrance and stairs.