How Kiwi Live: Dame Sophie Pascoe’s Christchurch Home Blends Family, Accessibility & Design

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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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Explore the Christchurch home of Dame Sophie Pascoe, a sanctuary defined by whānau and resilience. The single-storey design was a non-negotiable for accessibility, creating a cozy and welcoming space for her family.

Sophie and her husband are proud of their DIY projects, like a refurbished Trade Me bar cabinet, and blending Kiwi and Fijian culture. With an open-door policy for loved ones, they are now planning major indoor renovations to complete 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.