THE TOTAL PACKAGE

• Published date: 22 January 2023
• Publication title: Herald on Sunday

“Irrespective of market conditions, Lake Rotoiti always bucks property market trends,” Millard says

“The market for housing here is as unique as the lake itself.

“There’s a mix of family baches often owned by the same families for decades, and some superb luxury homes.

“Opportunities to buy here are sought after, and there’s fierce competition for those with water frontage and a jetty.”

This landmark property comprises two separate titles and comes with wet boatshed and jetty, plus a one twelfth-share in another jetty directly in front of the main dwelling.

When the current owner bought the property only the first pavilion had been built.

Designed by Hulena Architects of Auckland, it’s the ultimate guest house with a designer kitchen, open-plan dining and separate lounge, twolight-filled bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms. A lap pool and tennis court complete the resort-style facilities.

After a couple of years the main home was built, featuring an impressive assemblage of cutting-edge spaces.

Setting the tone is an over-size entranceway that opens to the centrally placed kitchen, which is designed for easy entertaining. There’s a large island bench with casual sitting space, and an adjacent formal dining area.

The atrium accommodates lounge and dining areas, and the design is drawn together by Galloway schist from Central Otago, which is used both inside and out. The owner has a history with the South Island and...