--- type: "Article" title: "Living on the edge in a Luxe House" description: "Check out Luxe Houses’ New Zealand flagship property, the spectacular Jagged Edge near Queenstown. What a view!" resource: "https://travelmemo.com/new-zealand/jagged-edge-luxe-house" author: "Justine Tyerman" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 18 tags: ["Architecture", "Landscape", "Luxury", "New Zealand"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/new-zealand" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/sydney" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/australia" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/architecture" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/landscape" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/luxury-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/lake" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culinary-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/design" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/nature-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/air-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/hiking" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/resort" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/restaurant" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/scuba-diving" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/virtuoso" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj", at: 2026-07-04T13:26:29+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: jagged-edge-luxe-house.md#photos title: "Original photography by Justine Tyerman" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/tyermanj" last_modified: 2016-02-05 timestamp: 2026-07-04T13:26:29+00:00 --- # Living on the edge in a Luxe House > Jagged Edge is Luxe Houses' flagship New Zealand property near Queenstown — a dramatically engineered glass-and-schist house cantilevered above Lake Wakatipu, offering 270-degree mountain and lake panoramas with ultra-luxury amenities at NZ$10,000 per night. ## Destination Jagged Edge is located near Queenstown, New Zealand, approximately 10 minutes from the town centre and 20 minutes' drive (or five minutes by helicopter) from Queenstown International Airport. ## Getting there Air New Zealand flies direct to Queenstown from Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Sydney and Melbourne; Virgin Australia (code-share) connects from Brisbane. Queenstown is under three hours from Sydney and around 24 hours from London. Helicopter transfers from the airport take five minutes. ## When to go The article references a Central Otago summer stay but notes the property and surrounding Queenstown region operate year-round, with skiing at Coronet Peak and the Remarkables in winter. ## Why visit An extraordinary feat of engineering — 8,000 cubic metres of rock excavated, the house secured by steel anchors drilled 20 metres into the cliff — the Jagged Edge delivers unmatched architectural drama, total privacy, and effortless access to Queenstown's adventure and dining scene. ## What to see - **The Remarkables** — Iconic jagged mountain range rising perpendicularly from Lake Wakatipu, dominating the view from virtually every room. - **Lake Wakatipu** — Turquoise-green glacial lake visible from the infinity pool, master bathroom, and all main living spaces. - **Mt Cecil, Mt Walter and Mt Nicholas** — Three lesser-known peaks visible from the property, reflected in the house's angled glass walls at sunset. - **Milford Sound** — Accessible by scenic flight from Queenstown, mentioned as a key regional attraction. ## What to do - **Infinity spa pool** — 38°C pool measuring 5 m by 6 m with views of the Remarkables; pool cover retracts automatically from beneath the decking. - **Wine cave** — Private cellar chiselled into the schist cliff behind the house, holding bottles from around the world at a cool 13°C. - **Shotover and Dart River jet-boating** — World-famous jet-boat experiences on Queenstown's rivers, minutes from the property. - **Coronet Peak and the Remarkables skiing** — Two major skifields on the doorstep for winter visits, with heli-skiing also available. - **Routeburn and Hollyford Tracks** — Renowned multi-day hiking tracks accessible from the Queenstown area. - **Bungy jumping, skydiving and canyon swinging** — Queenstown's signature adventure activities available nearby. - **Fly fishing and rafting** — River-based activities available in the wider Queenstown region. - **Lakeside walking and cycling** — Path directly below the property along the shore of Lake Wakatipu. ## Good to know The three-bedroom, four-bathroom Jagged Edge sleeps six and costs NZ$10,000 per night. A separate five-bedroom, six-bathroom guest house with its own pool, spa, sauna and gym is available for an additional NZ$5,000 per night, bringing total capacity to 16. A dedicated VIP concierge can arrange private jets, helicopter transfers, yachts, celebrity chefs, butlers, nannies, ski instructors and bespoke spa treatments at additional cost. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-2.jpg" caption: "The cave with schist and wood © Luxe Houses" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Jagged Edge architecture real estate", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2013-03-21 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FALLON_130321_2473.jpg" caption: "© Luxe Houses" keywords: ["Jagged Edge architecture real estate"] captured: 2013-03-21 credit: "Patrick Fallon" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-26.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-02 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-40.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-03 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-22.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-02 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-36.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-02 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-29.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-02 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-13.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-01 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-33.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-02 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-34.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-02 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-27.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-02 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-37.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-03 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-38.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-03 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-44.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-05 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jagged-Edge-Luxe-Houses-New-Zealand-42.jpg" keywords: ["Jagged Edge", "Luxe Houses", "New Zealand", "Queenstown", "https://travelmemo.com/?p=11010"] captured: 2016-02-04 geo: {latitude: -45.0522, longitude: 168.598} credit: "Walter Schärer" ```