Hawk House | Te Rangi Kahu — A Modern Sanctuary in Central Otago

Perched high on a peaceful ridge, Hawk House (Te Rangi Kahu) commands sweeping views over Central Otago’s awe-inspiring landscape. A striking modern retreat, it’s designed for connection, comfort, and calm—where architecture and nature meet in harmony.

Its distinctive rooflines, echoing a mother hawk and her chick in flight, stretch gracefully toward the vast southern sky. This clever design isn’t just beautiful—it’s symbolic, thoughtful, and award-winning.

In 2019, Hawk House soared to national acclaim at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards, taking home Supreme House of the Year, the Craftsmanship Award, and the title of Most Outstanding Residential Project in New Zealand. Celebrated for its bold vision, environmental sensitivity, and meticulous attention to detail, it’s a home that sets a new standard in design and build quality.

Built into the hillside and clad in rugged Otago schist, Hawk House feels like it belongs—part futuristic haven, part homage to the wild beauty of Middle-earth. It’s your modern-day hobbit-style hideaway, seamlessly embedded in the land that inspired The Lord of the Rings.

Located in the tranquil hills of Queensberry, the home blends sleek contemporary design with the raw beauty of New Zealand’s South Island. Floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between indoors and out, capturing ever-changing vistas of rolling hills, vast skies, and, in winter, the snow-draped St. Bathans Range glowing pink at dawn and dusk.

With three bedrooms and bathrooms in the main house, plus a flexible adjacent studio that has served as a guest room, yoga space, or creative retreat, Hawk House is ideal for families, couples, or small groups. It’s especially well-suited for groups looking to explore Wānaka, Cromwell, and the wider Central Otago region—offering both privacy and shared spaces, all just a short drive from world-class lakes, trails, wineries, and adventure.

Sip local Pinot Noir by the fire. Watch hawks wheel through the sky. Let time slow down.

With a designer kitchen, spacious living areas, and thoughtful touches throughout, Hawk House isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to return to.

Come for the views. Stay for the stillness. Hawk House is your sanctuary in Central Otago.