Kohara LodgeNew Zealand, Queenstown

The villa’s design features locally sourced schist stone, exposed wooden beams and is set into the hillside with a grass-covered roof. The main living areas and all bedrooms benefit from magnificent, uninterrupted views over the meandering Shotover River and Coronet Peak. Downtown Queenstown, with its chic bars, award-winning restaurants and stylish boutiques, is within easy reach.

This house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and is set in expansive grounds that include a lap pool, spa pool, putting green and trampoline. The spacious open plan living and dining area features a stylish, contemporary fitted kitchen with a large rustic kitchen table, glass splashbacks and over sized ceiling lights.

An open fire and feature ceiling-height schist stone fireplace create the perfect environment to relax in the colder months, with comfortable leather armchairs and couches. In the summer, large floor to ceiling glass doors can be opened up to the terrace area, which enjoys an outside open fire and provides access to the lap pool and spa.