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How Kiwi Live: Dame Sophie Pascoe’s Christchurch Home Blends Family, Accessibility & Design
Far from a museum of medals, Sophie's home is a sanctuary defined by whānau, resilience, and a vibrant open-door policy.
Last updated: 19 December 2025
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Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe describes her Christchurch home as a cozy sanctuary defined by whānau and an open-door policy for family and friends.
A single-storey layout was a non-negotiable for accessibility. She is proud of DIY projects completed with loved ones, including a deck and a bar cabinet found on Trade Me Marketplace. The home thoughtfully blends Kiwi and Fijian cultures and has grand plans for a full interior renovation to create their forever home.
The bar cabinet that Dame Sophie Pascoe and her husband Rob made their own.
Dame Sophie Pascoe's dining area.
Dame Sophie at home.
Dame Sophie alongside her bar cabinet and a handful of her medals.
Art is a big part of the home.
One of the bedrooms in the home.
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