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Those fittings include solid bronze door pulls and a<br />
custom brass pendant LED light in the living area.<br />
The entrance has bespoke coat racks and the<br />
floorboards are solid timber.<br />
There’s also a cast iron woodburner, with a glass front<br />
that slides up to give the effect of an open fire. The<br />
enormous fire surround behind it is made of raw steel.<br />
Earthy-toned tiles and fabrics were inspired by the<br />
alpine surroundings and are a significant departure from<br />
the couple’s Wellington home, an 1890s villa with a<br />
white interior.<br />
Framed views of the mountains are everywhere, with<br />
bedrooms looking directly at The Remarkables, Coronet<br />
Peak visible from the deck and the living room capturing<br />
a glimpse of Lake Wakatipu.<br />
The outdoor areas include a conversation pit off the<br />
deck and a barbecue area that provides shade in summer.<br />
Before building in the south, the couple had holidayed<br />
in Queenstown several times. Now able to work<br />
remotely, they visit for four or five days each month.<br />
They also enjoy sharing the house with their friends and<br />
three adult children.<br />
“We’re excited to explore more of the South Island<br />
and do more activities down there,” they say.
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