b'touches of A lison and Ross Ruddenklau dont seem a bit smug about their gorgeous Akaroa location. Maybe because it wasnt handed to them on a plate. Their relaxed demeanour belies a lot of vision, hard work, and a dose of serendipity.Alison had recently bought a Love Akaroa keyring which she handed to Ross, telling him that he could supply the house keys. After unexpectedly selling some land, the purchase of lofty Akaroa House became a Long grass and broken down shedspossibility.Their lives are now happily spent in three places: have been transformed into aAkaroa; Arthurs Pass for work where they own the whimsical oasis for this historic home.ArthursPassStore&Cafe;andChristchurchs Cashmere Hill, where theyre supervising an earthquake rebuild.HereinAkaroathechallengeofrescuing Resene72 Emerge'