All is not what it seems in this home of contrasts.

A lick of paint and a touch of landscaping have marvellously modernised this architect-designed townhouse.

Awen Guttenbeil carved out a career on the sports field, but his first love was architecture. And, in this upgraded villa, it shows, writes Donna Fleming.

The peace in this Cape Cod-style sanctuary is a surprise to visitors, writes Catherine Masters

From the outdoor bathtub to the lush rear grounds, there is much to please, writes Sandra Goodwin.

This unique and quirky 1970s home by renowned architect embodies comfort, style and functionality in a work of art, writes Donna McIntyre.

They don't build them like this anymore -- Marine Parade nobility with a boatshed so beloved it's hosted a wedding, writes Louise Richardson.

Awen Guttenbeil carved out a career on the sports field, but his first love was architecture. And, in this upgraded villa, it shows.

From the outdoor bathtub to the lush rear grounds, there is much to please.

They don't build them like this anymore -- Marine Parade nobility with a boatshed so beloved it's hosted a wedding.

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of rural life all day long or simply hop on a nearby train for an easy city commute, writes Louise Richardson

Rangitoto Island, framed in expansive windows, is a constant companion here, writes Kate Williams

A solid and stylish family villa has seen attractive changes in its neighbourhood, writes Jane Loudon

Country charmer allows you to bask in the sunshine, inside and outside, writes Graham Hepburn

Country charmer allows you to bask in the sunshine, inside and outside.

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of rural life all day long or simply hop on a nearby train for an easy city commute.

Rangitoto Island, framed in expansive windows, is a constant companion here.

A solid and stylish family villa has seen attractive changes in its neighbourhood.

It's grand, individual and a handsome example of an architectural era justifiably celebrated for its vitality and elegance, writes Graham Hepburn.

This unforgettable house salutes island’s architectural style and design detail, finds Donna Fleming

It took ingenuity to stack home and a business in one building to maximise natural light, discovers Robyn Welsh

Streetside, this house looks austere, but beachside, it has a clean-lined, friendly resort style that evokes the 1960s, writes Catherine Masters

This unforgettable house salutes island’s architectural style and design detail.

As a focal point for the farmland and native bush that surrounds it, this home feels timeless.

It took ingenuity to stack home and a business in one building to maximise natural light.

Streetside, this house looks austere, but beachside, it has a clean-lined, friendly resort style that evokes the 1960s.

Small tweaks have improved form and function, writes Graham Hepburn.

Devonport and the harbour's passing parade are this property's never-dull neighbours, writes Sandra Goodwin.

Small tweaks have improved form and function.

Devonport and the harbour's passing parade are this property's never-dull neighbours.