The Bach
“The Bach” by Fox Cabins is an 82m2 off-grid home in a remote location, on the wild Ruapuke coastline near Raglan. This two-bedroom home was designed to take in the magnificent views across the bay to Raglan from its perch on the edge of Te Toto Gorge. Boasting triple stacker doors and bifold windows across the whole front wall to let light flood in.
The cladding is a contemporary mix of vertical Colorsteel corrugate in Mist Green, and Nordic Pine timber soffit and wall on both front and back of the building. The interior is warm and stylish with high quality Birch ply lining with custom built kitchen featuring a custom concrete countertop from a local company. The clients decided on a sealed particle board floor. All kitchen cabinets, couches and bedroom wardrobes and storage were made by our Cabinet Makers in house at Fox Cabins.
The build came with a few challenges, being remote in nature solar, septic system and stormwater systems had to be installed as well as an 800m track down the steep 15-acre property to the new building site. The location is extra high wind zone and costal corrosion zone requiring a high level of bracing and additional weatherproofing components.
Each Bach we build is customised and range from 50m2-100m2. Unlike this one, most are built in our workshops in Raglan and delivered to site complete.
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Fox Cabins is now in their ninth year of business building 'tiny houses', and consented modular and prefab homes from their permanent base in Raglan.
In that time they have delivered over 100 unique buildings across the North and South Island, to as far away as Invercargill and Kaitaia. They have never built the same plan twice, as every project is custom designed and built to the client’s specifications and style.
It is this commitment to continual improvement in design, architecture, regulatory compliance, and community needs that Adam says sets Fox Cabins apart. In addition to their popular tiny home range, the company has also invested heavily into becoming specialists in the field of small- to medium-sized modular Council consented dwellings, with a large number of 40m2 – 85m2 projects either completed, presently under construction, or in the immediate pipeline. “From remote on-site, off-grid builds, to choppering-in two fully completed units to Kawau Island with a Black Hawk Helicopter, we’re up for any challenge, because we’ve got the competence and depth of experience to really deliver when it counts – especially when it comes to dealing with the Council”.
Fox Cabins is made up of a team of skilled Licenced Builders and journeyman cabinet makers who have many years’ experience of building tiny homes. The company is a Registered Master Builders Association Company, and as the Director, Adam remains committed to best practice and continuing professional development, always looking for ways to improve systems, methods, and designs at the company.
The company also recently featured on the “Moving Houses” TV show on TVNZ, showcasing the build and delivery of a 13.5M long version of the Everest XL tiny home. Check out episode 5 of season 3 OnDemand now!
Despite their modest dimensions, these homes present substantial opportunities, whether as a source of secondary income through high-end accommodation, a chic and low-maintenance holiday retreat, or the realization of your long-held dream for the perfect permanent residence.
Discover how Fox Cabins can turn your vision of a dream home into a reality.
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