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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, welcoming sanctuary for whānau, not a museum of medals. Accessibility was a key factor in choosing the house, with a single-storey layout being a non-negotiable.
The home blends cultures, proudly displaying meaningful items from her husband's Fijian heritage. DIY projects, like a deck built with family and a restored bar cabinet from Trade Me Marketplace, add personal history. The family has grand plans for a full indoor renovation.
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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