Award – winning renovation: Roger Gilchrist Building Services Ltd
This superb renovation in Ōamaru won the Registered Master Builders Renovation of the Year Award.
Roger Gilchrist Building Services from Ōamaru won the National Supreme Renovation of the Year, National Kitchen Excellence Award, and National Renovation Over $1.5 million category in the 2022 awards for turning an 1800s homestead into a luxurious, modern family home.
The owner’s vision for this property was to re-imagine the evolution of this family home.
“The old and the new have been blended to ensure it continues to serve both the family and community by providing an oasis for reflection and inspiration,” say the judges. “This magnificent renovation is one to truly be admired.
“The transformation of this 783 square metre home was an outstanding team effort between the homeowners, architect, builder, sub-trades and interior designer.”
Judges say the elegant kitchen is the ultimate entertainer’s dream and is certainly “the heart of the home”, positioned strategically within the main living area, with direct access to two outdoor entertaining areas. The solid marble bench top and oak joinery below is matched with the rear bench, while marvellous views of the estate and hills beyond are provided through large bifold windows. Natural light pours through into the heart of the kitchen.
They noted that the impressive renovation has been brilliantly conceived, designed, and constructed, and the end result is “nothing but awe inspiring”.
