There’s a feeling of being up the mountain looking down over the lake from this 507sqm Wānaka home, which has been nestled into its sloping hillside section via extensive groundworks. On arrival, the low-maintenance burnt larch cladding, native planting and schist paving work together to give this grand design an attractively humble first impression. Entering the home you are enveloped with endless views through floor-to-ceiling glazing which spans the upper level and rolls back seamlessly to celebrate indoor-outdoor living on the timber deck and sheltered entertaining area that is used year round.

Spaces are big in this home which enjoys several outdoor areas with sunshine opportunities from all directions, be it morning coffee on the schist-paved patio or evening drinks in the loggia. Kitchen, living and dining exist together yet apart with a main suite privately to the side. At the rear, the stairwell, hallway and wine cellar make good use of the subterranean aspect. Three spacious, ensuite bedrooms and a downstairs living area also bask in lake and alpine views. The south end of the home encompasses an attached two-bedroom apartment separated by double fire doors from the main home. With bedrooms and bathroom downstairs and an open-plan living area and deck upstairs the apartment enjoys the same enchanting views with privacy and self-containment.