Modernism is the vibe in a Grey Lynn enclave with a history

A substantial home at Black Rock offers a handsome view and architectural drama.

Kids will love this cosy villa. Across the road is a playground and reserve.

Right down to its tiles, meticulous details adorn this 1920s gem, says Donna Fleming

This bungalow was carefully reworked to highlight its fine attributes, says Sandra Goodwin

Sailor's pad has it all - even a soundproof music room, as Robyn Welsh discovers.

Enjoy a beachside lifestyle and rugby's Kamo Kid for a neighbour, writes Graham Hepburn

Delightfully eclectic touches give this family abode a point of difference, writes Sandra Goodwin

Delightfully eclectic touches give this family abode a point of difference.

Right down to its tiles, meticulous details adorn this 1920s gem.

This bungalow was carefully reworked to highlight its fine attributes.

Although close to Kingsland's action, this light, airy home is a quiet oasis, says Penny Lewis

A villa and cottage property offers development potential, writes Sandra Goodwin

The wide spaces in this Edwardian beauty serve up originality and charm in spades, writes Donna McIntyre

City-fringe property stretches and grows with its heritage, writes Jane Loudon

Stroll to Newmarket or the mountain from this townhouse, says Joanna Smith

Although close to Kingsland's action, this light, airy home is a quiet oasis.

Beautifully restored villa is a stroll from Newmarket, CBD and Ponsonby, writes Donna McIntyre

Gracious aptly describes this villa with historic links, writes Jane Loudon

This Drury property opens to sun, rolling fields and gorgeous countryside, writes Donna Fleming

Masterful pavilion is a sleek counterpoint to its surroundings, notes Joanna Smith

Brick walls could tell the tales of five generations.

Masterful pavilion is a sleek counterpoint to its surroundings.

Inviting design features in this 70s property.

This Shorty actor's base basks in the afternoon sun and shields a private garden.

After 30 years this splendid garden is flourishing; so is its near-new house.