There’s something that happens when you arrive here...
You slow down, you sit down, you realise… you’ve been holding your breath for a long time.
Privacy when you want it, and space to entertain when you feel like company.
Warm, calm and easy to live in, where life moves at its own pace.
Generous storage, functional architectural design, and space to spread out.
There’s room here for everything: family, friends, and all the extras.
This isn’t a home that shouts for attention.
It’s one you feel, and once you do, it’s hard to leave.
Haven is three kilometres from Wānaka township.
This architectural residence sits amidst thoughtfully curated grounds.
Key Property Details
Land Area: 8,160 m²
Floor Area: 473 m² (including carport and covered patio)
Age: Approximately 4 years
Zoning: Rural
Tenure: Fee Simple
Rates: $4,283.46 per annum
Design & Construction
Architecturally designed by J.T. Design
Concrete tilt-slab construction with cedar detailing
Underfloor heating throughout (zoned, 5 thermostats, 2 heat pumps)
Two fireplaces (indoor and outdoor)
Built with permanence in mind, the home combines strong structural integrity with warm, natural finishes. Extensive integrated storage throughout the home and utility spaces ensures functionality without compromise.
Living & Entertaining
The main living space is defined by volume, light, and connection.
3-metre ceilings
Large sliding glass doors open in both directions
Stone flooring
Stovax wood burner with architectural steel feature
A second lounge provides a separate retreat — ideal for media, quiet living, or guests. Multiple heating systems provide year-round comfort, particularly suited to Wānaka’s alpine climate.
Kitchen & Dining
A functional and beautifully resolved central space:
Zimbabwe black stone benchtop
Fully integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer (ice maker)
Gaggenau self-cleaning oven
Bosch integrated dishwasher
Pull-out pantry and recycling bins
Built-in vacuum system (Beam central vacuum with easy-kick inlet)
The adjoining scullery adds further utility with additional cooking, storage, and preparation space.
Accommodation
Four-bedroom layout across three distinct wings, thoughtfully designed so that all sleeping quarters are separated for maximum quiet and rest:
Primary Master Suite
North-facing with walk-through wardrobe and ensuite
Secondary Master Suite
North-facing with private ensuite
Guest Wing
Two large bedrooms with shared bathroom
All bedrooms open onto patios, connecting directly to the gardens.
Bathrooms
Two en-suites, one shared bathroom, guest toilet
Underfloor heating throughout
Hansgrohe tapware, Duravit toilets
The main ensuite includes a freestanding bath, dual-head shower, Zimbabwe stone double vanity, and a Senso bidet toilet.
Outdoor Living
Five separate patio areas provide multiple options for living and entertaining throughout the day.
Kitchen courtyard
Primary master patio
Secondary master patio
Main living patio
Guest wing patio
The setting allows both connection and separation, depending on use.
Garaging & Infrastructure
Double internal garage (fully insulated)
All garage doors (internal and external) are insulated
Large external garage (truck/tractor capacity, plumbing installed)
High-clearance boat/camper port with power
Water Supply:
Two household water tanks
One dedicated fire-fighting tank
Grounds
The property is fully established and designed for ease of maintenance and long-term enjoyment.
Tree-lined driveway (ash trees)
Mature planting, including natives and fruit trees.
Thoughtfully designed evergreen planting provides year-round structure and greenery, allowing seasonal colour to emerge through autumn while maintaining a lush, natural backdrop in winter
Vegetable gardens and concrete beds
Large flat lawn (future pool or tennis court potential)
Espalier planting with creeping jasmine in courtyards and at the entrance to the home
Fully irrigated system
Call Sean 021 283 9622 and Charles 027 428 8508
