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Calling all Yellowstone fans: this US-inspired home is country living on a grand scale

The home is built from macrocarpa grown on or near the property.

Gill South
Last updated: 19 January 2026 | 3 min read
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Inspired by grand US homes seen in Yellowstone, this expansive Mākara property offers country living on a grand scale. The 400m² home is built from local macrocarpa and features six bedrooms and a dramatic central staircase.

Ideal for multi-generational living, it sits on 3.57 hectares near Wellington and has low running costs from solar and wood burners. This unique home, marketed by Lowe & Co, blends American style with local craftsmanship.

The sweeping staircase adds a touch of drama.

The home boasts a magnificent schist fireplace.

The home features extra wide doorways.

The home has a spacious family kitchen.

The home has leafy outdoor living spaces.

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Gill South Gill South
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