Mount Pleasant Ridge.

This ultra-modern Christchurch home brings together a combination of contemporary claddings to create striking street appeal. Plaster panel, cedar and stone have the two storeys covered, framing masses of glass. Set high above the city, this house is designed to enjoy great sea views throughout the day. At night, the twinkling lights of the city are a stunning backdrop to elegant entertaining in the open-plan area. An expansive stairwell leads to a mezzanine floor overlooking the dining area. The feeling of open space is incredible under the soaring double-height ceiling.

Summer nights are a dream, relaxing on the large decks and generous patio. An outdoor fire is the perfect accompaniment to relaxed wines with friends. A double-sided gas fire and central underfloor heating warm the capacious 319sqm interior. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms serve the family and their guests with aplomb. Designer lighting is a bright touch both inside and outside this stunning executive home. Sophisticated yet relaxed, this is modern family living at its finest.

/ Architect: Fabric Architecture
/ Photographer: Stephen Goodenough