New house build – Ridge Rd, Paremoremo
This new home build in Paremoremo is a true showcase of Cain Built’s craftsmanship and problem-solving expertise. Nestled deep within the native bush along Ridge Road, this three-level architectural home sits on an extremely steep, tight site—and proves that even the most challenging locations can deliver stunning results.
Built over 180m², the home is clad in a beautiful mix of cedar and linear weatherboard. With 33 double-glazed aluminium windows and doors, the house is flooded with natural light. Solid oak flooring flows throughout the open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas, connecting through the stairwell via an open-tread staircase. Each of the three levels features its own full bathroom, complete with polished concrete or oak flooring and full-height tiled walls.
Stepping out from the living space, a sprawling 70m²+ Kwila deck area offers breathtaking views of the North Shore, Auckland City, Rangitoto, and even glimpses of Whenuapai airbase—immersing the home in its bush-clad surroundings.
But what truly sets this build apart was the complexity of the site. With minimal access and steep terrain, much of the construction—including lifting six-metre stacking sliders and 17-metre roofing sheets—had to be done by hand and off scaffolding. Design changes during the build added to the challenge, such as switching from shadow-clad to a cedar/linear combination and replacing pine stairs with oak and glass handrails to maximise light from the stairwell void.
As Director Tim Foster puts it:
“When we first walked onto the site, it didn’t even look like a house would fit there—just enough space to park two cars. But this home proves what’s possible when great design meets determination.”
This project is a perfect example of what Cain Built can achieve in a custom new build, even on difficult terrain.
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Featured in Business North magazine for its standout design and complexity.