hudson x ferguson

18 McKellar Drive, Jacks Point

Designed by Ben Hudson Architects and built by Ferguson Builders, this house reads as calm, tactile and quietly dialled‑in to its site. It’s a simple idea done well - gather at the centre, retreat to the edges, let the views do the talking.

  • List Price: XXX NZD

    Status: Stand-down period (no offers) until XXXX

    Collection: Spring ‘25 | Signature Collection

    Viewing: Video and private tours available on request

  • OMEA SWANSON

    Sales Partner
    Oliver Road | Luxury Real Estate

    +64 21 151 5412
    omea@oliverroad.co.nz

    CAM WINTER

    Managing Director
    Oliver Road | Luxury Real Estate

    +64 21 800 889
    cameron@oliverroad.co.nz

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The approach to 18 McKellar Drive is deliberately understated. Two gabled forms sit on the ridgeline, their massing read as a finely tailored take on the Otago farmstead. Materials are familiar - stone, timber, metal - yet detailed with a precision that makes the whole feel at ease. It’s a house designed by Ben Hudson Architects and built by Ferguson Builders; these people know this landscape intimately, and have been responsible for creating some of the neighbourhood’s most admired residences.

The plan is a gentle “L”: one wing for shared life, the other for retreat. That bend in the plan does a lot of quiet work - turning the living spaces toward the long alpine panorama, then folding back to create a calm, leeward courtyard for summer dinners. From the living room, the eye runs out past the decking and native-planting to Lake Whakatipu; lift and turn, and the dramatic, jagged rock faces of The Remarkables stack the horizon. On clear evenings, Cecil and Bayonet Peaks bookend the view. 

Inside, the oak entry floor laid in herringbone format sets the tone: crafted, textural, measured. The kitchen is the house’s point of balance. Aged brass fixtures and marble mosaics combine with a dark, shaker detailed joinery suite. A Falcon range anchors the back wall; Calacatta Dolomite wraps the island and continues through pantry, laundry and bathrooms for a consistent natural stone language. None of it clamours - the palette is restrained and lets the architecture and light do most of the talking.

Scale is handled with similar restraint. The principal living volume takes a gabled roof and reads it crisply. There’s height, but also intimacy; a pair of skylights invite the day’s light into the space, and in the evening, an Escea gas fire set below local schist feature chimney takes over without drama. Across the house, small moves refine daily use: a raking ceiling draws light into a breakout space; a mezzanine snug sits discreetly over the guest bedrooms. These are the kind of sensible design elements drawn by an experienced architect that make living more graceful without changing the essential idea of a simple home. 

Beneath the calm surface is solid building logic. The envelope blends stone, schist and vertical Abodo timber cladding; thermally-broken windows sharpen the openings. Substrates are protected by Equus membrane systems specified for walls, roofs and decks - updated during the build to an Equus Flagon TPO roof skin. Pro Clima and Thermakraft underlays, Terra Lana wool insulation, mechanical ventilation and an underfloor heated slab settle the house into the Queenstown climate. Structure is tuned for altitude, snow and wind: engineered trusses and fixings acknowledge where we are in the world. Floors by Forté  are warm underfoot, and the bathrooms are grounded in an exquisite Fan Thassos tumbled white mosaic.

Throughout, custom joinery supports the architecture. In the social rooms a long window seat and a bar niche turn circulation into places to pause; drawers glide on high-spec Blum hardware and flap fronts lift cleanly with Aventos mechanisms - technical details that make the house feel as good as it looks. The main suite leaves the conversation quietly, stepping to a private deck and a spa folded into native planting. From there the ridgeline falls to the valley and the mountain air is still; it’s a private moment, but the view remains the home’s constant companion.

Context matters here, and Jack’s Point rewards attention. Residents can step straight onto a 25 kilometre trail network that weaves the valley and lake edge, and eligible property owners have the option to take up a Residents’ Golf Access membership for the championship course just minutes from the front door. For those fortunate to call this place “home” - daily life can include a walk before dinner or nine holes at dusk.

Perhaps the most telling detail is provenance. Ben Hudson’s studio is known for work that draws on rural cues without pastiche; Ferguson Builders crafted this home as their own personal residence - built with the decisions and care an experienced builder reserves for themselves. That’s hard to overstate; it shows in the restraint, the detailing and the readiness of this house to be lived in.

A Closer Look

  • Floor Area

    • 318 m²

    Land Area

    • 1,073 m²

  • Residence

    Four Bedrooms

    Three Bathrooms

    Powder Room

    Open-plan Kitchen, Dining & Living

    Large Scullery

    Second Living

    Mezzanine Snug

    Separate Laundry

    Garaging & Grounds

    Double Garaging

    Off-Street Parking

    Manicured Lawns, Landscaped Grounds

    Courtyard & Wraparound Patios

    Private Main Bedroom Deck & Hot Tub

    Pinot Pit

    Wood Store

  • Address: 18 McKellar Drive, Jacks Point, Queenstown

    Legal Description: Lot 5001 Deposited Plan 367532

    Certificate of Title: 274145

    Estate: Fee Simple (Freehold)

    Land Area: 1,073 m²

  • Territorial Authority: Queenstown Lakes District Council

    Operative Zone: Resort Zone

    Proposed Zone: Jacks Point Resort

    Valuation Number: 2913266200

    Rating Valuation: 3,000,000

    QLDC Rates (annual): 4,585.49 (annual)

    ORC Rates (annual): 1,097.09 (annual)

    JPROA Levy (annual): 4,924.00 + GST (annual)

  • Water Supply: Jacks Point Water Supply (Metered)

    Water Heating: Hot Water Cylinder 315L (Heat Pump)

    Septic: Interceptor Tank fitted with a ProSTEP® Screened Pump Vault & VeriComm® Control Panel

    Stormwater: Jack’s Point–Wide Stormwater Disposal

    Power: Public Connection

    Gas: Reticulated Gas Supply (Rockgas Metered Connection)

  • Hydronic Underfloor Heating with Heatmiser Digital Heating Control (Throughout)

    Daikin Ducted Heating & Cooling System with Digital Wall Controls

    Mechanical Air Reticulation System

    Escea Gas Fire

    Daikin Altherma Hot Water Heat Pump System (Outdoor Unit)

    Daikin VRV IV Inverter Air Conditioning (Outdoor Unit)

    Electric Under-tile Heating (All Bathrooms)

    Mechanical air reticulation system

  • Wall-Mounted Flat Screen TV with Soundbar (Main Living)

    Samsung Wall-Mounted TV & Soundbar (Second Living)

    Samsung 55” UHD Smart TV &  Soundbar (Model UA55RU8000WXXY)

    ELAC Active Subwoofer with SVS Wireless Audio Transmitter

    Integrated Ceiling-Mounted Speakers (Throughout)

    Yamaha MusicCast audio system

    Home AV & Networking System

    Grandstream Wireless Access Point

    Chorus Fibre Broadband ONT

  • Falcon Classic 110 Deluxe Black Brass (Induction Hob)

    Built-In Extractor Fan - Schweigen IN. Silent Rangehood

    Smeg Integrated Dishwasher (x2) - Kitchen & Scullery

    Fisher & Paykel Integrated French Door Refrigerator & Freezer

    Zenith HydroTap G5 Boiling & Chilled Filtered Water System

    Liebherr Dual-Zone Integrated Wine Fridge (Model: EWTdf 3553-22)

    Bosch Series 6 Front-Loading Washing Machine (Model WGA254U0AU)

    Bosch Series 8 Heat Pump Dryer (Model WTX88M20AU)

  • Benchtops throughout are Super White Calacatta Dolomite (natural stone, honed finish)

    Bespoke Powder Room Dolomite Vanity & Basin

    Powersurge Bathroom Mirrors (Ensutie)

    Progetto Tapwear (Throughout)

    Progetto Freestanding Bath Tap

    Blum Hardware (Throughout)

    Custom Ladder (Mezzanine)

    Bespoke Built-In Entrance Coat Cabinetry & Storage

    Built-In Entertainment & Storage Cabinetry (Second Living)

    Walk-In Wardrobe (Master)

    In Built Wardobes (All Other Bedrooms)

    Vanda Recessed Tracks

    Window Dressings (Curtains, Blinds & Shutters)

    Mercer Laundry Sink (Laundry)

    Freestanding Bath in Ensuite

    iStone Flotte Matte White Basins in Ensuites and Bathrooms 

    Nightworks Studio Code Kilo Pendants - Powder Room 

    Nightworks Studio Code Zero Wall Sconces - Master

    Nightworks Studio So Sconces - Bathrooms 

    Harvest Glass Leaf Chandelier (Dinning)

    All Other Light Fixtures

    Smoke Detectors

    Heated Vertical Towel Rails

  • Dominator Garage Door Opener

    All Exterior Light Fittings

    Stoked Stainless Timber-Clad Outdoor Hot Tub & Cover

    Trenz Outdoor Fire Pit

    Schist-Clad Jetmaster 850 Alfesco Wood Fire

    Hunter Irrigation System

    Wood Store

    Folding Wall-Mounted Frame Clothesline Retractable

    Wall-Mounted Garden Hose Reel Triax Satellite Dish

  • AM221610.01: - New Plans To Construct Dwelling With Detached Garage at 18 McKellar Drive, Jack’s Point (CCC Issued August 2024)

  • RM191255: Construction Of A Residential Unit And An Associated Breach Of Earthworks Standards Relating To The Volume Of Clean-Fill Transported From The Subject Site At 18 Mckellar Drive, Jacks Point (Issued January 2020)

  • Jacks Point Design Review Board: Approved 06/10/2025

    Predominant Roofing: Colorsteel Alpine tray roofing over SOLITEX Mento 1000

    Ancillary Roofing: Equus Flagon TPO membrane to low‑slope roofs/gutters

    Roof Underlay: Pro Clima SOLITEX Mento 1000 (with SOLITEX UM connect where separation layer required)

    Insulation: Knauf Earthwool. Walls typically R3.6–R4.0 + R1.2 service cavity; roof R6.4 (skillion) + R1.2 service cavity; truss roof R7.2; membrane roof build‑up includes 2×70 mm PIR

    Joinery: Fairview Aluminium Architectural Suite Thermally Broken Double Glazed Joinery. Velux Skylights (motorised)

    Construction: Timber‑framed to NZS 3604 with SG8 radiata; H3.2 structural cavity battens

    Predominant Cladding: Abodo Vulcan (bandsawn) Coated in Sioo:x over 45 mm cavity and Ecoply® Barrier RAB

    Ancillary Cladding: Local schist veneer; sheet metal rainscreen on ply & peel‑and‑stick WPM

    Foundations: 300 mm MAXSlab concrete slab with hydronic underfloor heating, 50 mm XPS edge insulation

    Flooring: Forté Timber Overlay system to living (engineered timber). Fan Thassos Tumbled White Mosaic Mini to wet areas. Carpet to bedrooms

    Wall Linings: 13 mm GIB® generally; tiled wet areas over FC sheet. Interior local schist veneer feature walls

    Timber Interior Ceiling Cladding: Selected feature timber ceiling lining over INTELLO VCL

    Decking: 140x19mm Vitex hardwood timber decking

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in the heart of it

  • Jack's Point Golf Course
    ~2 minutes

    • Overview: A championship 18-hole golf course renowned for its dramatic location at the base of The Remarkables mountain range and along Lake Wakatipu.

    • Highlights:

      • Impeccably maintained fairways and greens integrated into the natural alpine landscape.

      • Stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake.

      • Clubhouse offering gourmet dining and a relaxing atmosphere post-game.

    The Hills Golf Course
    ~28 minutes

    • Overview: An exclusive and prestigious private golf club offering a meticulously crafted 18-hole championship course.

    • Highlights:

      • Designed by Darby Partners, blending seamlessly into the natural landscape with water features and native plantings.

      • Hosts the New Zealand Open and other high-profile tournaments.

      • Features an impressive collection of outdoor sculptures and modern facilities, including a luxurious clubhouse.

    Arrowtown Golf Course
    ~35 minutes

    • Overview: A charming and challenging 18-hole course set against the backdrop of Arrowtown's historic landscape.

    • Highlights:

      • Unique course layout that winds through natural terrain and old gold-mining sites.

      • Panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

      • Welcoming atmosphere, suitable for players of all levels.

    Millbrook Golf Course
    ~30 minutes

    • Overview: A world-class 27-hole championship golf course located within the luxurious Millbrook Resort.

    • Highlights:

      • Designed by renowned golf architects Sir Bob Charles and Greg Turner.

      • Spectacular scenery featuring rolling fairways, manicured greens, and a mountainous backdrop.

      • On-site facilities include a pro shop, driving range, and fine dining options at the resort.

  • Travel Time: ~20 minutes

    • A vibrant hub with restaurants, cafes, boutique shopping, art galleries, and adventure tourism operators.

    • Highlights: Skyline Gondola, Queenstown Gardens, and the iconic waterfront along Lake Wakatipu.

  • Travel Time: ~10 minutes

    • Serves as the gateway to the region with domestic and international flights.

    • Includes car rental services, shopping, and dining options.

  • The Remarkables
    ~11 minutes

    • Offers a family friendly ski experience for all ages and stages with lessons, rentals, and diverse trails for all skill levels.

    • Great views of Lake Wakatipu from the slopes.

    Coronet Peak
    ~36 minutes

    • A premier ski destination offering excellent winter sports opportunities and summer mountain biking trails.

    • Amenities: Rental facilities, restaurants, and stunning panoramic views.

    Cardrona Alpine Resort
    ~1 hour 24 minutes

    • A family-friendly ski resort offering extensive trails for skiing, snowboarding, and winter sports.

    • Highlights: Terrain parks, beginner slopes, and alpine accommodation options. In summer, enjoy mountain biking and sightseeing.


    Treble Cone Ski Field
    ~1 hour 49 minutes

    • Known for its advanced terrain, spectacular views, and uncrowded slopes.

    • Highlights: Long groomed runs, off-piste challenges, and stunning views of Lake Wānaka and the Southern Alps.

  • Five Mile Commercial & Shopping Precinct
    ~15 minutes

    • Overview: A modern and convenient retail and commercial hub located near Frankton, Queenstown. Five Mile is a one-stop destination for shopping, dining, and essential services.

    • Highlights:

      • Retail Stores: Hosts a variety of popular retailers, including fashion outlets, electronics stores, and home goods shops.

      • Supermarkets & Hardware: Features Countdown, Pak’n’Save, Bunnings and Mitre10 Mega.

      • Dining Options: A selection of cafes, bakeries, and casual eateries offering diverse cuisines.

      • Health & Wellness: Includes gyms, yoga studios, and healthcare providers such as pharmacies, dentists, and medical clinics.

      • Professional Services: Banks, offices, and other essential services are conveniently located within the precinct.

      • Parking: Ample free parking makes it easy to access for residents and visitors.

    Five Mile is an essential destination for both everyday necessities and leisure shopping, offering a convenient and well-equipped commercial centre close to Dalefield.

  • Travel Time: ~20 minutes

    • A tranquil lake perfect for walking, jogging, or picnicking.

    • 8km Loop Walkway, birdwatching, and photography opportunities.

  • Travel Time: ~26 minutes

    • Historic gold-mining town with charming streets, boutique stores, and cozy cafes.

    • Highlights: Lakes District Museum, Arrow River trails, and the famous autumn colors.

  • Travel Time: ~28 minutes

    • A hub for thrilling Shotover Jet boat rides and white-water rafting adventures through dramatic canyons.

  • Travel Time: ~34 minutes

    • Known as the "Valley of Vines," this area is home to some of New Zealand's finest wineries.

    • Highlights: Gibbston Valley Winery & Cheesery, Peregrine Wines, and Chard Farm.

 
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