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The Cheeseman | 182 m² Architect Designed Performance Home

With its dramatic angular form, warm natural material palette and beautifully resolved single-level layout, the Cheeseman is one of those homes that feels immediately different. It has presence from the street, character in every elevation and a floor plan that delivers far more than the numbers alone suggest. This is a home designed for people who value architecture, but who also want a house that works exceptionally well every day.

At 182 m², the Cheeseman is part of the Premium Homes Architect Designed Performance Home Range and has been created to balance sculptural design with practical family living. The strong rooflines and layered cladding composition give the home a confident, contemporary identity, while inside the plan opens into warm, light-filled living that feels both inviting and highly functional. The overall impression is of a home with genuine design integrity, not styling added after the fact.

The heart of the home is a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge zone arranged to make the most of sun, connection and everyday ease. The lounge is a standout space at 4.0 x 5.5 metres, giving you room to relax properly rather than simply fit furniture in. The dining area is positioned to feel connected yet defined, and the 3.2 x 3.5 metre kitchen anchors the room with a strong central presence. A dedicated scullery keeps preparation, appliances and pantry storage neatly tucked away, helping the main kitchen remain calm, clean and beautifully usable whether you are entertaining guests or managing a busy family routine.

One of the most appealing aspects of the Cheeseman is the way the living environment has been shaped by the architecture itself. The angular design is not just visually striking. It helps form sunny, sheltered spaces for daily living, entertaining and quiet retreat. The deck extends naturally from the main living area, creating a strong indoor-outdoor connection and giving the home an easy sense of flow in warmer months. Whether it is morning light into the dining space, midday brightness in the kitchen or late afternoon sun spilling into the lounge, this is a home designed to feel uplifting through the rhythm of the day.

The bedroom accommodation is another major strength. In many homes, living areas are prioritised at the expense of the bedrooms. That is not the case here. All three bedrooms are genuinely generous, giving family members or guests room to breathe, retreat and live comfortably. The master suite, at 4.1 x 4.5 metres, feels substantial and private, with its own ensuite and a sense of separation from the secondary bedrooms that many buyers will value. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are both a very usable 3.4 x 3.7 metres, making them ideal not only for children, but also for teenagers, guests or multi-purpose use over time.

Supporting the layout is a well-considered family bathroom, a separate WC for convenience, a separate laundry and an internal-access double garage. There is also a dedicated study, an increasingly essential inclusion for modern living. Whether used as a work-from-home base, homework nook, reading room or compact media zone, it adds flexibility that makes the home more adaptable as your lifestyle changes.

What truly sets the Cheeseman apart, however, is that it is not only architecturally impressive. It is also designed around building performance and wellbeing. Like all Premium Homes Foreverbreathe homes, the Cheeseman is built using a carefully considered natural, low-toxin wall system that is designed to create a healthier indoor environment. This is a very different proposition from standard construction that relies heavily on synthetic wraps, trapped cavities and mechanical systems to deal with moisture after the fact.

The Foreverbreathe wall system is vapour-permeable and relatively airtight, helping the home retain warmth while allowing moisture vapour to be managed naturally through the building fabric. Terralana insulation and Magnum Board linings form part of a hygroscopic wall assembly that assists with indoor moisture moderation, supporting drier air, reduced condensation risk and improved comfort through the seasons. In practical terms, that means a home that feels fresher, more stable and healthier to live in, while also reducing energy demand for heating and cooling.

For families concerned about respiratory health, allergies or simply the quality of the environment they live in every day, this matters. The material selection is focused on low-toxin, breathable construction that works with the way a home is actually occupied. Rather than creating a sealed synthetic box, the Cheeseman is designed to support clean air, better moisture balance and long-term durability.

The materials themselves reinforce that premium performance story. Exterior claddings combine thermally modified Earthen Plus shiplap with masonry options including Ōamaru stone or brick veneer, creating a façade that is both warm and grounded. APL ThermalHEART double-glazed aluminium joinery supports thermal performance throughout the home, while Colorsteel corrugate roofing, Magnum Board linings and LVL8 framing complete a specification chosen for durability, efficiency and longevity.

The result is a home with real substance. The Cheeseman delivers bold design, family functionality and future-focused construction in one coherent package. It is equally suited to buyers who want standout street appeal, to families wanting genuinely usable space, and to those who understand that the quality of the wall system, the materials and the indoor environment matters just as much as the floor plan.

For clients seeking a premium single-level home that looks distinctive, lives beautifully and performs exceptionally well, the Cheeseman is an outstanding option.

New Zealand has committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. MBIE is progressively tightening building requirements and all new homes will need to meet key milestones by 2030. The Foreverbreathe specification already meets these milestones, supporting stronger resale value as regulations catch up. Every Premium Homes Foreverbreathe build comes with a plaque and certificate confirming its specification, giving future buyers verified assurance.

Why Premium Homes?
Premium Homes is an award-winning, Registered Master Builder based in Christchurch, specialising in eco-friendly, sustainable and energy-efficient homes. The team has been building to the Foreverbreathe specification since 2018 and operates a full-scale demonstration home at their Eco Show Home at 1062 Colombo Street, St Albans, where ongoing performance data has been collected since 2020, proving the system delivers on every promise.

Premium Homes manages the entire process. From choosing a section to organising design, selecting appliances, colours, fixtures and fittings and gaining consent, their team is with you every step of the way. Their builders are trained specifically in Foreverbreathe construction and their dedicated subcontractors and suppliers ensure quality at every stage. House and land packages are also available.

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