Already lapping-in expansive views of Christchurch’s estuary, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence has been turned into a true sample of beautiful living. Hand-completed excavation into solid rock under the 235sqm design rewarded this modern update with a just-added lift, accessed through a stone-clad walkway underneath the newly built pool and spa. This lends the owners easy access to the lobby, before continuing upwards to the heart of the home – two spacious living areas, complemented by timber-panelled walls and adjoining entertainer’s kitchen, a library for reflective time-out away from family life, and a wine cellar for storing prize bottles. The top floor boasts two bedrooms and a fully-tiled bathroom with double basins and walk-in shower. The home’s distinctive touches of comfort are seen also in its outdoor living, via an open fireplace for hunkering down on cooler evenings. The exterior, accented with stonework, puts the finishing touches on this renovation which offers year-round sophistication.

Winner Renovation over $1 million
Canterbury HOTY Awards