“The Quintessential NZ Bolthole”

Australian Harpers Bazaar visits the infamous cinematograper Michael Seresin’s “little slice of secluded wilderness” in its regular ‘Personal Space’ section. Located in Waterfall Bay, Marlborough Sounds, Seresin’s some-time abode is anything but little, comprising a guesthouse, part-time restaurant, and his own uniquely constructed home. “Seresin adheres to a life philosophy totally intolerant of pollutants and toxins. His NZ home has, therefore, been built entirely of all-natural materials, mostly recycled, untreated timbers and acres of clear glass. No paints whatsoever were applied. Instead, the exterior and interior walls are treated with – you guessed it – organic oils.”