Alpine Elegance at Millbrook Resort

Resort Living at Its Finest

This stunning property sits within the prestigious Millbrook Resort, just minutes from historic Arrowtown in Central Otago. Architecturally designed by renowned Mason & Wales and constructed by award-winning AJ Saville Builders, the home features expansive living spaces that capture panoramic mountain views toward the Cardrona Valley and Crown Range.

The home flows seamlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces, with vaulted ceilings, natural materials, and premium finishes throughout. Multiple outdoor terraces and entertaining areas take full advantage of the dramatic Central Otago landscape and the resort's world-class amenities.

The Perfect Centrepiece

Set within a generous outdoor living area, the Burton outdoor fireplace anchors the space while drawing the eye toward the sweeping mountain views beyond. Its placement allows for perfect sightlines from both the indoor living spaces and outdoor lounging zones, making it a natural gathering point for family and guests.

For this installation, Mason & Wales specified custom cladding by Focal, ensuring the fireplace integrates seamlessly with the home's sophisticated architectural palette. Focal has quickly become the benchmark for decorative metalwork in the Central Otago region, trusted by builders, architects, and interior designers for their precision, craftsmanship, and ability to deliver at scale. Their investment in specialist machinery and skilled teams ensures every detail reflects the standard expected in high-end architectural homes.

The Burton’s clean, minimalist lines complement the contemporary design language of the property, while delivering the robust heating performance needed for those crisp Central Otago evenings. Custom-built wood storage boxes complete the design, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes, and ensuring the outdoor entertaining area remains refined and cohesive.

Precision Installation

This project required careful coordination to ensure our Burton fireplace integrated flawlessly with the existing architecture. The custom cladding needed to align perfectly with the property's material palette while accommodating the technical requirements of the fireplace.

The custom wood storage boxes required additional planning to ensure they provided adequate storage while maintaining sight lines across the entertaining area. Every detail was considered to create a cohesive outdoor living space that would serve this alpine property for years to come.

Built for Alpine Conditions

Our Burton fireplace delivers exactly what's needed for Central Otago's climate. The innovative 6mm steel firebox with double-skinned backplate directs heat efficiently across the expansive outdoor entertaining spaces, while the custom cladding creates a sophisticated anchor point for the entire outdoor living area.

Whether hosting intimate gatherings or larger celebrations, this installation provides the perfect focal point for outdoor entertaining at one of New Zealand's most prestigious alpine destinations.