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Former journalist and politician Vadim Boyko took more than seven years to make his dream home a reality, with a large portion of that time spent grazing resources and building permits.
A bird’s-eye view of the property makes it clear why.
Cascading down a steep hillside covered in brush in Brooklyn, the 950-square-foot home is the architectural equivalent of a waterfall. Spread over five semi-detached floors, it also has one of the best views of the city belt and the suburbs.
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Vadom Boyko’s Cascading House, a mansion that appears to cascade down the Brooklyn slope.
“It was the beautiful views [that I loved about living there]. Almost every night I would sit on the balcony and look at this beautiful landscape.
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“My son loved it. We were so happy “.
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Owner Vadom Boyko gathered materials from around the world to create his home and business, Zenith Lodge.
Boyko made New Zealand his home in 2008, after traveling here from Sochi, Russia, with his mother and son.
Once the family was settled, he decided to invest in a business and came up with the idea of giving Wellington the luxury hotel he thought was missing.
His two-story Brooklyn home already had exceptional views. Why not take advantage of those views and build down the hill to create a unique and eye-catching suite suite.
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The interiors are thought to be luxurious and comfortable, but with all the modern comforts; note the apple computer on the desktop.
The idea for Zenith, a boutique hotel and spa overlooking the capital, was born.
“The site was full of gorse when I bought the property. Only a massive planting would prevent the return of gorse, so we chose trees suitable for a windy area.
I put the stone [patios] With my own hands “.
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Boyko wanted to take advantage of his view, so he cascaded down the Brooklyn slope.
The interior decoration is as unique and striking as the exterior.
By designing the interior himself, Boyko says he spared no expense to create a luxurious lodging experience for his predominantly “very, very good foreign customers.”
“Initially I was thinking of an outdoor pool,” says Boyko.
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The pool is covered, the only sensible option for the Wellington wind.
“But after living in Wellington for two years I realized there is no point in having an outdoor pool. You will not swim in it at all. “
He very sensibly decided to create an indoor pool and use “as much space as possible” to create the accommodation below it.
“It is expensive accommodation. It took about a year to do the interiors. “
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The furniture is original period or “very good” reproductions.
To create the kind of environment that he felt his clientele would appreciate, Boyko gathered materials from around the world; marble from Italy and Southeast Asia, mosaics from Mexico, Persian rugs, hardwood floors from South Africa, and fabrics and wallpapers from Belgium and France.
America doesn’t miss it either: all rooms have Apple desktops.
However, he stayed closer to home to look for furniture.
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Originally Boyko’s vision was modern furniture, but he realized he wanted a contrast between old and new.
A mixture of antiques and “very good quality reproductions”, the furniture was bought and restored in New Zealand.
“When I envisioned the original building, I envisioned modern furniture. But when I started the project, I realized that I was thinking of a very unusual combination of a very modern exterior, and when they enter it is very different. It was about creating a contrast between the outside and the inside.
“It’s not the typical New Zealand style of interiors, but perhaps the New Zealand style dates back to the last century.
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Boyko has managed the property as luxury accommodation since 2016.
Project planning began in 2009, finally received consents in 2011, was completed in 2014, and it took another “painful” year to complete the cable car project. Zenith, as the hostel is called, opened for guests in 2016.
In total, Boyko has invested around $ 5.5 million in the project.
“It was a long journey, but I was excited all the time because it was an endless story.”
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Boyko had a romantic, vintage take on décor.
Sadly for the Boyko family, the time has come to sell the property and try something new. Boyko says his son doesn’t want to continue the business.
“I thought it would be very interesting for some embassies,” says Boyko.
“Maybe some New Zealanders coming home from abroad, or local buyers who would consider this, or probably some foreign buyers who would consider it commercial property? Everything is designed as a home and an income. “
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The terrace overlooking Brooklyn was created by hand by Boyko.
According to the listing, the property has five suites consisting of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, as well as the indoor pool and the spa area, gym and billiard room. There are three commercial kitchens.
The property’s RV costs $ 5.5 million, and Sotheby’s agent Ben Hawan says interested buyers should start negotiating on that price.
