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A clifftop build seems the perfect project for a company called Hillview Construction – and the results of this match made in heaven don’t disappoint. In fact, the technically complex three-bedroom beauty delights with its form and spectacular views. This daring architectural 264sqm home high above Sumner stretches along a ledge and makes the most of its grandstand position. Given the dearth of flat land, provision of relaxing outdoor space was always going to be challenging, but the MAP Architects-designed house has plenty – two decks, two terraces and an outdoor room. On a practical note, there’s also a level-entry garage.

Structural-steel elements were a must for the tricky project, but these are hidden within. The cantilevered top floor with a nine-metre drop delivers vistas of hills, suburbs, beach and sea. Views of the house aren’t bad either – timber, concrete block and dark metal is a heavenly combo. A pale palette with timber features throughout the interior and is broken up with features such as designer tiles in the bathrooms and the black joinery of the double-glazed windows and doors. It’s hard to imagine all the challenges facing the building team on such a technically difficult site, yet they found ways to deliver something exquisite. The last chapter of this story may have contained a cliffhanger, but it also has a very satisfying ending.

NATIONAL AWARDS WON

Top 100

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

Regional Supreme House of the Year

Regional Category Winner

Regional Gold

REGION & CATEGORY:

Canterbury Competition
Resene New Home $2 million - $4 million