A one-of-a-kind wooden “ark” in New Zealand is ready for a Noah 2.0 to take over as captain.
Perched on the side of a hill in Sumner, Christchurch, the ark-shaped house is an extraordinary sight.
The Christchurch building is clad in timber with a quaint pitched roof. Credit: OneRoof
For 20 years, it has been an iconic local landmark and a beloved wedding venue for locals and visitors.
The “ark” was built in 2004 by Ken and Bev Loader, a Christian couple who bought the site in 1957.
After decades as market gardeners, the Loaders decided to create a biblical-themed park with a life-size Noah’s Ark as the centrepiece.
“The beauty of this building is that it’s an opportunity for a visionary, and a chance for the next owner to realise a dream,” agent Rod Cross from New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty told Star News.
Windows in the lower storey look like portholes. Credit: OneRoof
“It certainly has ample space and versatility for many options to be considered.”
Like the Noah’s Ark out of a child’s picture book, the Christchurch building is clad in timber with a quaint pitched roof.
