This family home near Queenstown has The Remarkables as a breathtaking backdrop. PHOTOS: JOHN WILLIAMS : The northern in Central

The living room offers a rural view towards The Remarkables. : The northern in Central

This Queenstown family home has the Remarkables as its backdrop. : The northern in Central

The bar area features an integrated two-zone bar fridge, along with the same joinery and stone splash back as the kitchen. The owners spend a lot of time on the adjacent window seat, watching the weather roll in. : The northern in Central

Frankie the cat enjoys a quiet moment in the main living area. : The northern in Central

Herringbone flooring from Forte is laid like a large welcome mat in the entryway. The joinery is inspired by the mud rooms traditionally found in farmhouses. : The northern in Central

The standout feature in the kitchen is the Calcatta "super white" dolomite bench tops and splashback. The steel legs at the end of the kitchen island are a modern twist on a classic farmhouse style; traditionally, they would be timber. : The northern in Central

The black falcon oven with brass handles fits with the modern farmhouse feel in the kitchen. : The northern in Central

The powder room is hidden behind a pivot door that looks like part of a joinery wall when closed. The stone vanity was custom-made for the space from "super white" dolomite and the hand-blown glass lights are "code kilo" pendants from Nightworks Studio. : The northern in Central

The marble mosaic tiles on the floor of the ensuite bathroom were inspired by the owners' travels. The fan pattern reminds them of the cobblestones on the streets of Paris. : The northern in Central