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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 sanctuary defined by whānau and an open-door policy, not a museum of medals.
A single-storey layout was a non-negotiable for accessibility. The home blends her husband’s Fijian culture and showcases DIY projects, including a refurbished bar cabinet from Trade Me Marketplace. With help from family, they've created a welcoming space and have grand plans for future indoor renovations to complete their forever home.
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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