Trends New Zealand NZ New Home Trends Vol. 30/7 | Page 120

Traditional strengths
This house offers a solid, safe construction and generous family
living – design and construction was by Landmark Homes
Above: The new Christchurch
Landmark Homes show home, the
Abel Tasman, evokes the look and
feel of iconic Wanaka houses. The
plaster and cedar cladding, textured
roof tiles and built-out windows all
contribute to this effect. Intelligently
laid-out rooms are matched by an
easy indoor-outdoor flow. Most
public areas and the master bedroom
open directly out to a sheltered
north-facing courtyard.

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When it comes to your family home, it is nice
to have all the latest lifestyle luxuries, but the
basic nurturing qualities of warmth, safety and
strength of construction all come top of the list.
This new show home by Landmark Homes
at Sovereign Lakes, Christchurch, boasts every
modern inclusion. However, it’s the traditional
timber construction of the Abel Tasman, with its
rich cedar sidings and classic window detailing,
that makes this house a joy to come home to.
A textured steel tile roof furthers the home’s
rugged high-country character, while its light
weight ensures safety in a seismic event.

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The 235m2, three-bedroom Abel Tasman is
designed for a long, narrow corner site and is
all about family living. One end is home to an
expansive open family, dining and kitchen area,
while the master bedroom is set at the other end
for a sense of separation. The formal living area
can also be separated from other family areas
with double cavity sliders.
The house is strong on creature comforts,
too. A gas fire is a focal point of the living room,
and the tiles in the designer kitchen, pantry,
master bathroom and main bathroom all have
underfloor heating. Warm wool carpet features