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Welcome to 26 Mahoenui Valley Road Step into this unique home situated in an unsurpassed location, accessed via a tree-lined driveway with electric gates, offering privacy in a quiet oasis. This property boasts four double bedrooms in the main home. An open plan kitchen family and dining area and separate formal lounge with wood-burner: all […]

One could be fooled into thinking this expansive Waitoki home is a holiday resort with all of the palm trees surrounding this large 550 sqm paradise.  Built by Golder Residential, where once this was a rundown, lumpy paddock used by cattle, has now been turned into an expansive family home.  The 10ha was transformed using […]

Basking on the banks of the Whitianga Waterways, we pay a visit to the new Landmark Homes Showhome. As you drive in to the picturesque town of Whitianga, you cannot miss this latest arresting build by Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki. Will Quigley – Director of Landmark Homes Coromandel and Hauraki, has adhered to the […]

Nestled below Mount Kakepuku, this three bedroom home designed by Rob Camden of Maunga Designs has many interesting features. The house is clad in a combination of cedar weatherboards, protruding brick veneer with a bagged finish on the south spine wall, and vertical Trapezoidal profiled metal. Rob said a lot of thought has gone into […]

Known for their ‘no cookie cutter’ approach to home design, Bosanac Builders teamed up with its sister company Heritage Homes (Auckland South) to create a truly unique home that ticked all the boxes for its professional performer owners With a love of musical theatre, it is no wonder that at the top of the list […]

Barbara Baker is an architect based in Napier, and has designed everything from woodsheds, air traffic control towers in both Gisborne and Tonga, and a small observatory for the Hawkes Bay Astronomical Society. Because she operates a small one person practice, she can be more focused, flexible and cost-effective, and is aware of people’s needs, […]

Hayden Roose Butcher doesn’t like being told something can’t be done – particularly when it relates to building.  So whether that is your dream home or his, the experienced builder of 18 years loves a good challenge. There were plenty of hurdles for Hayden when he purchased a steep bumpy section three years ago, but […]

The design of this Tui Glen residence is both fresh but with strong bold lines, particularly in the bathroom around edging of the cabinetry and mirrors. Newton & Kay is a collaborative interior design studio based in the Bay of Islands. Driven by a passion for soulful design, our ethos is to create beautiful spaces […]

Welcome to 4A Charles Street – a true testament to exceptional design and meticulous craftsmanship, nestled on a 580sqm site and savouring a prime waterfront position in Westshore. Every detail from the carefully considered materials to the thoughtfully planned exterior, blend to create a home and lifestyle that holds unmatchable appeal. With uninterrupted waterfront views, […]

Ideal for coastal living and first homeowners, Haven Coromandel has a ‘Cube’ plan that is designed around the central living/dining/kitchen area. Inside, hard-wearing blonded Strandboard floors are teamed with crisp white interior walls. Large double glass sliders open the entire living area out to the deck. Blonde timber and clean white work beautifully together in […]

It’s really quite hard to believe that inside this 1900s villa is a Balinese-style oasis, complete with a sauna and its own pool house. And the best part is that the owners of Norwest Build have been invited back to enjoy it with the occupants, as their clients were known to them and have become […]

With a cool inner city apartment vibe and smack bang in the heart of Hamilton, this four-bedroom family home is an effortless mix of lifestyle and liveability – with plenty of personality on the side. Cleverly occupying a relatively compact space that has been maximised to the nth degree, the home is the work of […]

For this lush South American inspired beach house overlooking the Coromandel coast, Matt Deeb Architects had to work in with his Swiss clients remotely for the final part of the design, due to border closures.  Situated in Pauanui/Tairua, the entire frontage of this bush retreat opens up to expose the seascape below.   Matt Deeb […]

Multiple award-winning architect Ken Crosson and his team in the Coromandel gained international accolades for this Light Shaft house. An NZIA national architectural winner (2021) and also a finalist in the World Architectural Festival 2021, this house is an exploration of strong sculptural forms that represent the mine shafts of long abandoned gold mines within […]

Lunix Homes’ latest show home oozes sophistication and exceptional quality – hallmarks of a company that places great importance on vision, innovation and attention to detail. The four-bedroom pavilion home incorporates striking features, that are evident as soon as you arrive – the Euro-style roofing, striking metallic brick paired with a dark vertical weatherboard, accentuates […]

A renovation of this Golden Hills Road rural property by Renovate Me Nelson included an extension to increase the living area, and opening up the house to the amazing rural views, the large garden and swimming pool. Exposed macrocarpa trusses, new barn doors and open plan living add to the country feel of this home, […]

Our family has provided premium bathroomware for New Zealand architects, homeowners, developers, builders, and plumbers for over 65 years. This experience has shown us the lasting legacy of quality.  From the durability and safety that comes from high quality base materials, to the superior functionality of German engineering. From the time-consuming hand-crafted finishes passed down […]

PJ Builders owner Phillip Holland, has built this breath taking and captivating home for his parents in rural Horsham Downs. The property sprawls over 450sqm, having such a significant footprint makes for the ultimate in family living and recreation. Which was all part of the original brief and vision. This incredibly well executed home has […]