The Remarkables aren’t the only perfect peaks rising out of the Queenstown landscape. In the shadow of the mountains you’ll find this pavilion-style show home crafted from materials that speak the language of the region – schist and timber – as well as steel. The aesthetic is rustic, alpine, dramatic and, above all, tasteful. What’s also on show here is attention to detail. You’ll find beautifully executed soaring timber-lined ceilings, bagged schist features such as fireplace surrounds, a wine cellar with burnt-larch cladding, a custom kitchen, a main-bedroom suite that opens to a secluded spot with a hot tub... The list goes on. This 301sqm home, with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a powder room, makes the most of its mountain views, with floor-to-ceiling glazing, including clerestory windows reaching up to those exquisite cathedral ceilings. Hardwood decking, including covered spaces, ensure vistas can be enjoyed from outside, too. Yes, there is a lot of glass here, but thermal efficiency is a key factor in the design. As well as capturing sun, the house has above-code insulation and thermally broken, argon-filled, low-e windows and doors. In other words, it’s warm and comfy – and very difficult to leave.