Ngā Whare Pārara Low Carbon Superhomes Designed for the Sun
‘Ngā Whare Pārara’ is the latest Superhome development centred around two inspirational themes: Low Carbon and Solar Design, with the street front home NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST ZERO CARBON SUPERHOME.
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Why Choose a Somerfield Superhome?
Leading Edge
Four Superhomes, pushing the boundaries to inspire and educate the community and industry on how to create climate-positive and energy-positive homes.
Prime Location
Popular Restaurants, Pubs Cafes and Shops. Sought after Cashmere High School Zone. Strickland St cycleway provides 10 mins access to CBD. Near Porthills walking tracks, adventure park etc. Walkscore 76/100
Solar Design
Superhomes bathed in natural light that require minimal energy input to be comfortable year round with optimal shade to avoid overheating. Superhome Certified, Better or Best
Net Zero
The street front home, Superhome A: ‘Te Whare Tukuwaro-kore,’ – the FIRST Net Zero Superhome in New Zealand, confirmed by modelling through V-Quest.
Each Superhome features
- Upto 4 Bedrooms
- Upto 3 Bathrooms
- Open Plan Living
- Private Sunny Outdoor Living
- Single or Double Garages & off street parking
- Prime Location in Somerfield, Christchurch
- Design by award winning Bob Burnett Architecture
- Built by top builder Dan Saunders Construction
- Triple Glazed European Windows >R1.1
- Whole home Heat Recovery Ventilation & Hydronic Underfloor Heating
- EcoPanel - thermal bridge free air sealed walls
- Solar Panels and pre-wire for EV charger (EV charger not included)
- Rainwater Collection
- Low maintenance, Low-Carbon, eco-friendly materials
135B Somerfield St - the Last one For Sale
‘Ngā Whare Pārara’ Sunny Superhomes designed by Bob Burnett Architecture, is centred around two future focused, inspirational themes: Low Carbon and Solar Design,
The final opportunity to purchase within Ngā Whare Pārara, a collection of just four architecturally designed Superhomes in established Somerfield and the sought-after Cashmere High School zone.
Designed by award-winning Bob Burnett Architecture and built by Dan Saunders Construction, 135B Somerfield Street is the final home available.
Homes of this calibre rarely come to market completed, tested and ready to occupy. Creating something comparable could mean finding the right site, engaging the right architect and builder, navigating design and consenting, and waiting years before moving in.
Here, all that work has already been done.
The beautifully finished kitchen anchors the open-plan living environment, with premium Bosch appliances and induction cooking complemented by brushed nickel fittings, timber-toned flooring and 100% wool Bremworth carpet.
Upstairs are two generous bedrooms, while a separate ground-floor multi-use room provides valuable flexibility as a second living area, home office, media room or space for visiting family and friends.
Two bathrooms and a separate single garage complete the practical layout, while a 6.3kW solar PV system, battery-ready hybrid inverter, EV-charging pre-wire and rainwater harvesting add another layer of considered efficiency and future readiness.
Auction (unless sold prior) From 11am, Thu 17 Sep
What Makes a Superhome?
DESIGN | Optimal orientation, function & aesthetics
THERMAL PERFORMANCE | Energy Modelled
STRUCTURE | Super-insulated floor, walls & roof
WINDOWS | High-performance windows
AIRTIGHTNESS | Confirmed by blower door test
VENTILATION | Whole home heat recovery ventilation
ENERGY | Solar system, Heat Pump hot water, etc
WATER | Efficient fittings & rainwater recycling
MATERIALS | Low carbon & responsibly sourced
WASTE | Plan, reduce, reuse, recycle
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Architecturally designed townhouses prioritizing sustainability and natural light.
