Designed by architect Tobin Smith (former Director of CoLab Architecture and now Principal at Warren & Mahoney) in collaboration with the current owners, this remarkable four-bedroom family home was completed in 2015 and occupies an elevated hillside site with expansive views over Lyttelton Harbour and the Port Hills.

The house is cleverly positioned at the top of the site to elevate the building and maximise both views and sun. The mono pitch roof follows the slope of the hill and focusses the southern views whilst drawing sunlight in through high-level windows to the north.

The long, linear floor plan itself follows a practical layout. Two bedrooms downstairs, and two up, with a bathroom on both levels. The main living areas are on the upper floor, opening to east and west-facing balconies. A northern deck retains views through the transparent living space, offering a year-round sunny outdoor living option sheltered from the wind - a rarity in Lyttelton.

The overall design is minimal and contemporary, with carefully selected materials and fixtures. The dark-stained cedar exterior recedes into the hillside and belies the light-filled, open spaces within. Flooring is wide plank engineered European oak boards with extensive birch veneer joinery throughout. Black steel elements provide contrast to the pale timbers and walls.

An open plan kitchen features integrated appliances from Fisher & Paykel. Lighting is from ECC, and heating provided by a heat pump and Warmington Studio wood fire. All windows are double-glazed.

Situated on a quiet, neighbourhood lane, the home feels private and removed. An established garden wraps the building, and on approach, the house appears to float above the native plantings.

Just a short stroll to Lyttelton village and its weekend market, cafés, and vibrant community, this is a special home on the market for the very first time.

Deadline Sale: Closes 4:00pm, 30 April (unless sold prior) - Download property files instantly at www.kelleher.co.nz