Riverstone Castle

Oamaru Stone (Parkside Quarries) was the perfect choice for Neil and Dot Smith to create their dream castle, Riverstone Castle. Positioned beside a lake on the Smith's dairy farm, Riverstone Castle stands out with bold Oamaru stone blocks that clad the masonry walls, allowing the castle to blend into its spectacular North Otago countryside surroundings. The beams used in the internal structure were crafted from century-old macrocarpa, milled on one of the Smith's farms. The quality of Oamaru Stone (Parkside Quarries) material helped the Smiths to create a solid and timeless structure, one that will stand the test of time and remain a beautiful feature of the rural estate and lifestyle of the region for years to come. The result is a stunning lake house that combines the intricate beauty of Oamaru Stone (Parkside Quarries) materials with the bold strength of the masonry walls, creating a classic and timeless look that will stand the test of time. Sarah Scott (Architect) says everything will "definitely stand the test of time". "A standard building, to comply with the building code, has to last 50 years. Smithy [Neil Smith] said, `I don't want 50 years. I want 200'." A total of 20,000 concrete blocks and approximately 200 tonnes of Oamaru stone were used in the castle's construction with the exterior walls almost half a metre thick. Product: Split & Bolstered Oamaru stone with sawn corner stones and window/door surrounds. Size: 600 x 90 x 400 Colour Palette: Ivory Quantity: 200 Tonnes! Architect: Sarah Scott from Condon Scott Location: Pukeuri, North of Oamaru Stone mason: Ian Gold