Relaxing in the rural tranquillity of the Crown Range, this is surely the jewel in that crown. Hunkered down on a gently rolling site, cloaked in striking black, this contemporary Queenstown retreat is at one with its surroundings. With its monopitch volumes and clean, modern lines, the home appears to float above the tussock grasses. Inside, behold the incredible attention to detail and eye for design. The striking black kitchen is a real showpiece that’s at once eye-catching and understated. This 250sqm footprint also features three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a separate lounge, all with jaw-dropping views of the mountains. The owners live outside New Zealand yet visit frequently to recharge in the refined living spaces and luxurious master suite of this impeccable home. A house of international standard, it sits without pretension overlooking the Wakatipu Basin. The final product is a lasting testament to the owners’ love of the area and to the world-class skills of the Kiwi builders, designers and architects who created it.