This architecturally designed home hunkers down on the hillside with unobstructed views over Lake Wanaka. Its 208sqm of bag-washed Glenorchy schist cladding forms a camouflage of sorts. The 291sqm interior meanwhile opens comfortably to the environment and has been awarded the National New Home $1.5 Million - $2 Million award.

Entering through darkened American oak doors, you’ll experience your first breathtaking look out to the lake through an indoor/outdoor room. This impressive domain with skylight and recessed double slider opens completely to the surroundings. A blackened steel barn door keeps it secluded when needed.

The kitchen and dining areas connect to an outdoor area protected from prying eyes by a schist wall. A pizza fire delivers warmth – and dinner – during outdoor idylls.

The home’s three bedrooms all enjoy views of the mountains and lake. There’s a bunk room for guests too.

With two internal fireplaces, a fully ducted built-in heating system, plus underfloor heating in wet areas and the indoor/outdoor room, this toasty home outdoes itself in winter. Take a pew in front of the fire with steel surrounds and schist wall and enjoy that stunning view.