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‘Yes, there’s a lump in the throat’: Former Auckland mayor on selling beloved Queenstown home
The Queenstown Lakes home was built by Dick and Diana Hubbard a decade ago.
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Former Auckland mayor Dick Hubbard is selling Te Komata, his award-winning Queenstown home. Designed by architect Christine Hall, the cedar-and-schist residence on Queenstown Hill offers panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu.
Key features include a distinctive curved roof, a high-end Gaggenau kitchen, and multiple decks. The private, low-maintenance section is designed as a "lock and leave" property. Ideal for hosting, it includes two self-contained guest suites, offering a unique blend of luxury, privacy, and stunning vistas.
The Hubbard’s named the house Te Komata, which means ‘small hill’.
The views from the home are magnificent.
Te Komata has received a number of building industry awards.
The open-plan design is anchored by a top-tier kitchen.
The home has panoramic views - even from the bedroom.
The couple avoided unnecessary scale in the design of the house.
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