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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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Dame Sophie Pascoe describes her Christchurch home as a cozy, welcoming sanctuary defined by whānau. Accessibility was crucial, making the single-storey layout a non-negotiable feature for the decorated Paralympian.
The home blends her husband's Fijian culture with their Kiwi lifestyle through meaningful decor. She is proud of the DIY projects completed with family and has major indoor renovations planned. Her favourite item is a bar cabinet they restored after finding it on Trade Me Marketplace.
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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