Sanctuary Tiny Homes, a company founded in 2023 by two friends, is dedicated to providing affordable and sustainable housing solutions that allow residents to live in harmony with nature. Their goal is to make affordable housing a reality in New Zealand. Specializing in custom tiny homes, Sanctuary Tiny Homes offers comfortable, eco-friendly, and unique designs.
One of their featured models is the Tui, a 24-foot-long and 8.2-foot-wide tiny house. Designed with style and practicality in mind, the Tui is the perfect option for couples or small families looking to downsize and reduce their environmental impact. The team at Sanctuary Tiny Homes puts their heart and soul into each dwelling they create, understanding that for many, a tiny home is their only opportunity for homeownership.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Tui proves that size limitations do not hinder innovative design. This mobile home features a versatile layout, with all common areas on the ground floor and two separate mezzanine bedrooms. It can serve as a permanent residence, a peaceful countryside retreat, or a cozy urban escape.
Beyond its function as a living space, the Tui represents a new lifestyle that promotes freedom, independence, and environmental consciousness. Built on a double-axle hot-dip galvanized trailer with electric brakes, the Tui boasts a modern exterior with color steel cladding and wood accents.
Inside, the available square footage is maximized to avoid clutter, while an abundance of windows and large glass entrance doors create a bright and spacious atmosphere. The minimalist design, featuring clean lines, white walls, and simple decor, further enhances the sense of space. The interior is adorned with beautiful wood finishes, including Macrocarpa benchtops, white oak vinyl floorings, and cypress macrocarpa railings and accents, adding elegance, warmth, and versatility to the space.
Sanctuary Tiny Homes has truly created a remarkable tiny house that combines style, functionality, and sustainability. With their dedication to affordable housing and their commitment to the environment, Sanctuary Tiny Homes is paving the way for a greener future in New Zealand.
Sanctuary Tiny Homes has unveiled their latest creation, the Tui tiny home on wheels. This compact yet luxurious home offers a seamless transition between its different areas, making it the perfect place for socializing and spending time with loved ones. The open-plan configuration allows for a spacious living room with a sofa under the walkway between the two lofts. The big glass doors open up to beautiful views of the surroundings, and the living space can easily be extended to the outdoors with the front deck attached to the house.
The kitchen inside the Tui tiny home may be small, but it is fully equipped with ample storage and high-quality modern materials. It features under-countertop cabinets and beautiful overhead shelves with timber cladding. The kitchen also includes a gas cooktop, an electric oven, a large sink, and a full-size fridge. Doing dishes or cooking is made even more enjoyable with a well-placed window offering beautiful views.
The bathroom in the Tui tiny home is equally luxurious, with a stunning live-edge bench top, a black ceramic sink, and bronze fixtures. It comes fully equipped with a large glass-enclosed shower cabin, a toilet, a custom vanity, a washer/dryer, and a heated towel rail. The backlit round mirror and pristine white walls create a sense of depth and spaciousness in the bathroom.
Heading upstairs, a single staircase with integrated drawers leads to the two bedrooms. The landing above the living room provides ample head height and connects the two bedrooms. The bedrooms feature soft beige carpets for added comfort and wooden railings for both functionality and aesthetics. The main bedroom can accommodate a queen-size bed on a raised platform and offers ample storage space. The secondary loft is slightly smaller, with enough room for a twin bed. Large windows in both lofts allow for plenty of natural sunlight.
The Tui tiny home on wheels starts at an affordable price of NZD $125,000 (approx USD $75,400). With its comfort, functionality, and luxurious touches, this tiny home offers a great housing solution for those looking to downsize without compromising on quality.
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