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Tarn build tasteful and unique turn-key homes that respect the local surroundings, privacy of owners, and neighbours. We are a small-scale developer that cares about the quality of our product and our purchaser’s enjoyment of their new home.

We draw inspiration from the unique and tranquil beauty of New Zealand’s southern alps. Our homes are designed with the same qualities of privacy, space and sunshine.

Explore our list of standard features below to see how we turn each home into a sanctuary.

  • Invest in Comfort.

    Your living experience will be elevated with the following premium comfort features, which are a staple of every Tarn home.

    Intertenancy Sound Insulation

    • Hebel PowerPanel aerated concrete intertenancy walls, combined with acoustic insulation and noise rated plasterboard, ensure minimal sound transmission between townhouses.

    Heating & Cooling

    • A heatpump is located centrally in the lounge to keep your home comfortable all year round.

    Insulation

    • R2.6 glass batt wall insulation and R4.1 ceiling insulation insure lower heating costs, better sound insulation, and more comfort all year round.

    Ventilation

    • A high-flow bathroom fan efficiently renews the air, making for a more comfortable environment and stopping mold and mildew from damaging your home.

    • Additionally, a high-flow kitchen extractor fan filters fats from the air and expels cooking smells outside quickly and efficiently.

    Appliances

    • Every Tarn home is completely turn-key — furnished with a full appliance package, which includes a front load washing machine, fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven, ceramic hob, and microwave.

    Sound

    • Sound batts are installed in internal bedroom and bathroom walls to provide additional privacy.

    Products may be substituted for similar if unavailable.

  • Invest in Security.

    Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a new home from Tarn, fitted out with these superior security features to keep you safe.

    Keyless Entry

    • Front entry doors are fitted with a Yale digital lock, meaning you’ll never need your keys again.

    Burglar Alarm

    • All townhouses are fitted with a Bosch Solution 2000 burglar alarm, which can be connected to a remote monitoring app to keep your home safe while you’re away.

    Smoke Detectors

    • 10-year smoke detectors are fitted to all bedrooms and exits, well surpassing minimum building code requirements so that you can live and sleep in safety.

    Lighting

    • External sensor lighting is a standard feature of all carpark areas. Lighting is also provided at external doors to give peace of mind at night.

  • Invest in Quality.

    From the foundations to the tapware, our homes are built to last with quality products and methods — low maintenance living at its best.

    Foundations

    • All our homes have specifically engineered reinforced raft foundations to ensure maximum strength.

    Framing

    • 90mm H1.2 SG8 framing is used

    Cladding

    • We carefully select cladding materials based on function, aesthetic, and durability. Our cladding choices are very low maintenance to minimize the ongoing costs of ownership.

    Roofing

    • We utilise quality Long Run Coloursteel™ roofing and gutters.

    Kitchen

    • Quality New Zealand made joinery and soft close draws contribute towards a durable, high-end finish.

    Expertly Built

    • Our townhouses are built by a team of expert tradespeople. Additionally, we have an on-site project manager who ensures high quality workmanship from start to completion.

    Warranty

    • All Tarn developments come with a 12-month defect warranty, which covers any costs associated with fixing or replacing any defected component of your new home.

  • Invest in Design.

    Good design is about maximising the potential space in every way, while making it have strong visual appeal and easy livability.

    Architectural design

    • All of our townhouses have been designed by an architectural draftswoman.

    Privacy from neighbours

    • The shared intertenancy wall between each set of townhouses has been specially designed to ensure soundproofing for privacy.

    Innovative storage solutions

    • Outdoor sheds are provided for additional external storage.

    • Generous wardrobe sizes are afforded to each of the bedrooms.

    Fibre Ready

    • All Tarn homes are Enable fibre ready, allowing for easy connection to the fibre network.