Lovingly restored four decades ago, and cared for since, this handsome property is an inviting charmer, writes Kate Williams.

Pioneering Kiwi broadcaster Edwina Rumford-Myers retired to this elegant base after three decades in Tinseltown, writes Fiona Barber.

John Lennon's first girlfriend on the stylish house that's home to her creative passions, writes Donna Fleming.

Luxe but liveable was the aim when transforming late 19th century home. With some inspired touches, this family has pulled it off, says Sandra Goodwin.

Luxe but liveable was the aim when transforming late 19th century home. With some inspired touches, this family has pulled it off.

Stylish house that is home to John Lennon's first girlfriend.

Pioneering Kiwi broadcaster Edwina Rumford-Myers retired to this elegant base after three decades in Tinseltown.

Lovingly restored four decades ago, and cared for since, this handsome property is an inviting charmer.

Grand Edwardian masterpiece bristles with country charm, says Sandra Goodwin.

Sculpted spaces at every turn in this a well-designed, functional house that still boasts the odd touch of whimsy, writes Kate Williams.

Stately home hidden at the end of tree-lined avenue made couple's design dreams come true.

Forget 'modern-box' extensions. The gorgeous first-floor addition to this 1913 villa uses roof space.

Grand Edwardian masterpiece bristles with country charm.

Sculpted spaces at every turn in this a well-designed, functional house that still boasts the odd touch of whimsy.

A rustic, yet elegant and finely crafted, eco-friendly home has the bonus of another cottage on the property, writes Graham Hepburn.

Exotic palms and native bush create a perfectly private sanctuary, writes Leigh Bramwell.

How a Swedish mum was swept off her feet by a romantic Auckland homestead, writes Catherine Masters.

Privacy's usually hard to find in urban enclaves but this elegant house offers it, writes Kate Williams.

One of the city's last three-storey 'turreted' Art Deco houses.

A rustic, yet elegant and finely crafted, eco-friendly home has the bonus of another cottage on the property.

Exquisite, traditional four- to five-bedroom weatherboard family home with excellent indoor-outdoor flow and complemented by striking views.

Exotic palms and native bush create a perfectly private sanctuary.

Thoughtful refurbishment helped turn-of-the-century villa to land a part in the hit comedy series Go Girls, writes Robyn Welsh.

It's not just this villa's space that's liberating, finds Sandra Goodwin

Strong architectural lines unfold at very turn in this dazzling property, writes Graham Hepburn

Spectacular features mean country living has never been so exciting, writes Louise Richardson

It's bliss to see the sun sink from such a lovely spot, notes Leigh Bramwell.

It's not just this villa's space that's liberating.

Thoughtful refurbishment helped turn-of-the-century villa to land a part in the hit comedy series Go Girls.

It's bliss to see the sun sink from such a lovely spot.