This holiday home near Queenstown earned the Lakes Building Company a national award in the Master Builders’ House of the Year Awards. PHOTOS: ISAAC NORTON : Minimal but neatly fitted out

Battens add texture to the walls and ceiling of the living area. : Minimal but neatly fitted out

The owners wanted only what was needed in a holiday house, so the bedrooms have clothes hooks rather than wardrobes. : Minimal but neatly fitted out

A window seat is the perfect spot to relax and take in the views. : Minimal but neatly fitted out

Framed views of the mountains are everywhere — even in bathrooms, where windows are positioned up high for privacy. : Minimal but neatly fitted out

Plywood joinery is paired with a Verde Guatemala marble bench top and splashback. The kitchen was manufactured by Leading Edge Joinery Specialists. : Minimal but neatly fitted out

The skip-sawn (or skip face) French oak floorboards have a distressed texture. : Minimal but neatly fitted out