This is not simply another waterfront home — rather, it is an extraordinary response to one of the most pressing environmental questions of our time: how do you build beautifully where land meets sea — and future-proof it for rising water levels?
Rather than retreat from these challenges, this architect owner took inspiration from former apple packing sheds with their foundations in the high tide, to construct a resilient pavilion style home with pre-formed structurally insulated panels; a design that overcomes the issues of rising sea levels and coastal flooding, and creates a blueprint for coastal living.
Featured on the TV show Grand Designs NZ, “Black House” sits quietly on stilts at the edge of a tidal estuary protected from tsunami and sea surges, with the picturesque Moutere hills and Abel Tasman as backdrops.
Inside, the residence provides generous living spaces: the main three-bedroom home, plus a separate one-bedroom apartment, both with internal-access garaging. Seamless flow extends to generous outdoor decks and sheltered entertainment courtyards. Quality systems, including mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and climate-appropriate finishes, ensure comfort aligned with the coastal setting.
Moments from local amenities, including popular Tasman Primary School, cafés, renowned local artists, and the iconic Great Taste Cycle Trail, the property offers a lifestyle defined by nature, vineyards, outdoor adventure, and art culture at your doorstep.
This is not just a residence; it’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of design that isn’t simply responsive to its setting — it elevates it, literally and conceptually.
Deadline Sale 12th March 2026 (if not sold prior)
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Grand Designs link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x69ni2z
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