Come and live a quieter, more connected life — in a home deliberately designed to make that possible, is the vision of the owners when they built this one-of-kind Roundhouse. Waking to mountain views, working from the study, walking into the garden to pick vegetables and fruit, cooking on the wood burner and having Wanaka close by when you need it. "This is an extraordinary way of living — and here's how you can actually live it.”

Inspired by non-linear forms of nature this home is: modern comfort wrapped in timeless natural materials, with 360 Degree mountain views.
Step inside and you will experience the peaceful, natural feel, the owners intended. This two-story roundhouse spans 130m² and is designed for everyday living with three bedrooms plus a study, offering flexible space for work, yoga, meditation, guests, and creative pursuits. Powered down, with one bathroom, a deliberately simple approach to living, the home feels considered rather than excessive.

Natural materials are central to the character of the home. The result is a home with a strong sense of continuity, craftsmanship and calm. Clay floors throughout the downstairs provide a beautiful, soft-underfoot finish and help maintain a naturally stable temperature. Underfloor heating adds warmth when needed, while Siberian larch weatherboards, zero-emission finishes and carefully selected insulation contribute to an energy-efficient home that remains warm in Winter and cool and calm through Summer resulting in low electricity costs.

The connection with the outdoors is equally considered. Fully glazed European-style tilt-and-turn timber windows and doors in each of the bedrooms, allow for natural ventilation, fresh air and easy access outside. Wherever you are in the house, the surrounding landscape is never far away.

At the heart of the home, is the upstairs living space. A customised locally handcrafted kitchen, made for real cooking and entertaining—together with the Thermalux wood burner (with integrated oven and cook-top, plus wetback) where rimu flooring and tongue-and-groove ceilings create a warm, crafted sense of calm. Downstairs is finished with a "soft under foot" polished clay floor with underfloor heating and features red-line plywood wall linings, and the tongue-and-groove ceilings continue for a cohesive, beautifully finished appeal.

Outside, the quarter-acre property is enclosed and thoughtfully developed as an extension of the home. Organic gardens have been established using permaculture principles, with developing perennial food production, mature fruit trees, native bird activity and even frogs making their home here.
Practical infrastructure includes a 10m² utility shed with generous shelving and storage, an 8m poly tunnel for year-round growing, and a robust, well-organised composting area and garden shed.
Water is supplied through a private, community-owned spring-fed supply.

Life in Makarora...
Makarora is a place for those drawn to thriving community, space, nature and a quieter pace of life. Situated at the head of Lake Wānaka, it is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park and the West Coast beaches, surrounded by beech forests, rivers, lakes and expansive mountain landscapes.
The opportunities for outdoor living are at your door, with walking, swimming, fishing, tramping, hunting and exploring all close at hand. Popular Lake Hāwea township is approximately 25 minutes away and Wanaka 35 mins, providing a balance of remoteness and everyday convenience.

This is a home that has been built with intention.
Warm, efficient and beautifully crafted, it reflects an appreciation for natural materials, thoughtful resource use and a simpler way of living. It is distinctive without being showy, and carefully designed to feel connected to the landscape.

A rare opportunity to own a genuinely one-of-a-kind home and a quieter life, in one of New Zealand's most remarkable natural landscapes.

Parking/Garaging Info

Extra Parking On Driveway

Special Features

Deck. Enclosed Garden.

Locality / Area

360 Degree Mountain Views .
Lakes Hawea and Wanaka .
Makarora Primary School .
High School Transport to Mount Aspiring College .
Makarora River World Renowned Trout Fishing .
Iconic Blue Pools and Hiking the Wilkin, Young and Blue Valleys .
Haast Pass one hour to West Coast Beaches .
Natural Heritage of Mount Aspiring National Park .
Hunting .
Two local cafes .
Queenstown International airport 2 hour drive.