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‘Yes, there’s a lump in the throat’: Former Auckland mayor on selling beloved Queenstown home
The Queenstown Lakes home was built by Dick and Diana Hubbard a decade ago.
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Former Auckland mayor Dick Hubbard is selling his beloved Queenstown home, Te Komata. Designed by architect Christine Hall, the award-winning cedar-and-schist house features distinctive curved roofs and panoramic Lake Wakatipu views.
The 385m² home offers a high-end Gaggenau kitchen, two guest suites, and multiple decks. Its private, low-maintenance "lock and leave" design makes it ideal for those valuing convenience and privacy. The Hubbards are now downsizing, presenting a unique opportunity for a new owner.
The Hubbard’s named the house Te Komata, which means ‘small hill’.
The views from the home are magnificent.
Te Komata has received a number of building industry awards.
The open-plan design is anchored by a top-tier kitchen.
The home has panoramic views - even from the bedroom.
The couple avoided unnecessary scale in the design of the house.
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