On the Market: A New Zealand Home Set in One of the World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes

Currently listed for sale with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, with no price publicly disclosed, this lakefront residence is located in Wye Creek, a small, low-density residential enclave within the Queenstown Lakes District on New Zealand’s South Island. The property is set on a stretch of land that juts out toward the lake above Drift Bay, overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.

Completed in 2024, the house was designed by Queenstown-based architectural practice Kerr Ritchie. The firm is known for residential projects that integrate architecture with landscape, and this home reflects that approach through its orientation, material selection, and response to site contours.

The residence comprises approximately 435 square metres (4,682 square feet) of internal floor area. It is positioned on a 3,740 square metre site (0.37 hectares / approximately 40,257 square feet / 0.92 acres). The northwest-facing orientation provides lake and mountain views and allows for afternoon and evening sun.

The exterior palette includes cedar, precast concrete, and extensive glazing. Internally, finishes include cedar detailing and large-format tiling. Floor-to-ceiling glazing is used throughout the primary living areas to maximise natural light and views.

The accommodation includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms, arranged across a layout that separates private sleeping quarters from main living and entertaining spaces. The property also includes a double garage and landscaped grounds with established planting.

The site offers direct access to the lakeshore at Drift Bay.

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