Avon River refuge

Photo courtesy of Geoff Trotter.

On the banks of the Avon River, this ultra-modern home combines steel, concrete, cedar and glass to match its environment.

In order to get the best views without compromising comfort, the floor-to-ceiling glazing allows a strong connection to the outdoors, exuding light inside and out.

Built by Greenland Prestige, this home won two awards in late 2020 – the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, in the New Home $1.5 Million to $2 Million category, and the McKenzie & Willis Interior Design Award, for a home in Christchurch.

The RMB House of the Year judges said, “This is a finely composed home on a constrained site that fits seamlessly within its setting, environment, and neighbourhood”. With three living areas, four bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home has been designed for entertaining – its sleek kitchen opens up to the timber deck, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without stepping off the property. Leading up to the second level, floating stairs with a glass balustrade greet you from the entrance hall, the high ceiling with skylights creating an open feel throughout the rest of the home. The McKenzie & Willis Interior Design Award judges said, “The very sophisticated interior design seamlessly complements the sophisticated contemporary architecture. A credit to both the homeowner and builder.”

Gorgeous craftmanship paired with clever design – what more could you want out of this Christchurch home?