Creating a warm heart in this Wānaka home, a striking central log burner anchors the living space. The dining area and kitchen also bask in its glow, and a built-in window seat encourages many moments of rest and relaxation. The designer kitchen is complemented by a separate bar with mini fridge for effortless entertaining and European oak flooring flows throughout. Large sliding doors extend the lounge to decks on two sides — one sheltered from prevailing winds, the other a suntrap. The more-private spaces include two generous bedrooms with ensuites — one the main, the other designed to accommodate friends, family or rental guests. A third bedroom and a separate home office (or fourth bedroom) provide flexibility for modern living and are supported by a third bathroom.

A durable low-maintenance exterior of dark vertical steel and bagged brick was selected for resilience and to reduce ongoing upkeep. This is softened by minimal vertical timber cladding which continues inside as feature walls and bespoke bedheads. The home incorporates a fully integrated, zone-controlled heat-transfer system providing both heating and cooling. This allows individual rooms to be set to preferred temperatures for personalised comfort and improved energy efficiency. Electric blinds, underfloor heating, LED backlit mirrors and Bluetooth speakers complete the scene, providing comfort with everyday luxury.