Alpine 48

Built for the High Country

Warm, rugged and made for getting away from it all.

Meet Alpine 48 – a 48m² one-bedroom retreat designed for big landscapes and cooler climates. Open-plan living, a full kitchen and generous glazing make the most of the view, while the timber-lined entrance and dark steel exterior give it that unmistakable alpine character.

Cabin specifications:

• 12 x 4m cabin with one bedroom and one bathroom.
• Full kitchen with quality appliances and moisture-resistant cupboards.
• Complete bathroom with quality fixtures.
• Mechanical extraction systems in bathroom and kitchen areas.
• Classic gable roof with a recessed, timber-lined entrance.
• Vaulted ceiling creating a spacious, open feel.
• Rugged Colorsteel exterior with natural timber feature cladding.
• Warm, hard-wearing birch ply interior lining.
• Dark aluminium joinery with large sliders opening onto the deck and views.
• Timber frame built to NZS 3604 standards for durability, seismic and wind resistance.
• Floor, wall and ceiling insulation for year-round comfort.
• Double-glazed windows and doors.
• Energy-efficient LED downlights installed throughout.
• Black up-down exterior wall lights complementing the dark cladding.

Optional extras:

• Garapa hardwood decking, finished with protective oil.
• Off-grid solar, septic and freshwater systems available.
• Waste water, rain harvesting, power and data connections.
• Heat pump or log burner for extra winter warmth.
• Nationwide, insured delivery with full setup and placement.

From design to delivery, we handle every step. Built in Nelson by a family firm building since 1975, every Alpine 48 is backed by a 10-year materials and workmanship guarantee plus a 1-year maintenance period. A proper little retreat, built for wherever the road ends.