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Grand Designs ‘Black House’ on stilts listed for first time
A blueprint for coastal living - this relocatable modern-day ark sits near a tidal estuary, with picturesque views.
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The iconic ‘Black House’ from Grand Designs NZ, located in Tasman, is now for sale. This unique home is a relocatable ‘ark’ on stilts, future-proofed against flooding by being elevated 2m above the ground.
Known for its striking all-black interior, the spacious 297m² house includes a separate apartment. It boasts an energy-efficient design with SIP panels and a heat-recovery system, ensuring year-round comfort. This is a rare opportunity to own a landmark architectural property.
Flashback: Architect Chris Moller outside the newly built house - he was the presenter of Grand Designs NZ in 2017. Photo: MEDIAWORKS
Flashback: Yvonne and George Hilgeholt were photographed on the deck of the house, which George built himself. Photo: MEDIAWORKS
The Hilgeholts now spend half their time in France in retirement, so have chosen to list their property.
Grand Designs NZ house in Tasman sits high on stilts
Moody at night: The open-plan layout ensures the house is ideal for entertaining.
The living area flows out to the balcony at front, and a large outdoor living area to the left.
Lazy summer days are spent outdoors.
This is one of three bedrooms in the main house.
The black walls and ceilings were considered somewhat controversial back in 2017, but have proved to be the perfect backdrop to both the view and the owners’ art collection.
There is a separate self-contained apartment on the section with its own deck.
The apartment is also painted black.
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