A fisherman was hooked when he saw this property, notes Graham Hepburn.

A fisherman was hooked when he saw this property.

Relax by the water's edge in this 1950s family home.

Walls of windows bring Lake Pupuke indoors - well, almost. They are features that make each day here enthralling.

Clever planning turns a dark 70s box into an inviting, shipshape haven for a nautically minded family.

Spacious yet cosy, this home has a winning ambience.

Light and fresh spaces turn a reconfigured villa into a welcome retreat.

Three renovated levels of this 1920's gem offer space and views.

Light and fresh spaces turn a reconfigured villa into a welcome retreat, writes Cate Foster.

Birdsong provides the soundtrack to life in a modern homage to heritage, writes Graham Hepburn.

Three renovated levels of this 1920's gem offer space and views, writes Jane Loudon.

Sea vistas enhance this light-filled family home, writes Penny Lewis.

Streamlined living opens on to a private backyard, says Donna McIntyre.

This home escaped the cross-lease trend - to the delight of its owners, says Jane Loudon.

Finishing touches make a home perfect, and this one is a case in point, discovers Graham Hepburn.

Do large, flexible living spaces, a self-contained flat and 6000sq m appeal? That's just the start, says Donna Fleming.

Sea vistas enhance this light-filled family home.

This home escaped the cross-lease trend - to the delight of its owners.

Finishing touches make a home perfect, and this one is a case in point.

In this bach, soak up panoramic views in contemporary comfort, says Sandra Goodwin.

Make sure that your potential home fits your personal criteria, writes Donna McIntyre.

Under its traditional 'skin' this bungalow is a modern masterpiece, writes Donna Fleming.

There's some history to this friendly family home, writes Robyn Welsh.

This bungalow was renovated with fun in mind, discovers Joanna Smith.

This bungalow was renovated with fun in mind.

Under its traditional 'skin' this bungalow is a modern masterpiece.

In this bach, soak up panoramic views in contemporary comfort.

There's some history to this friendly family home.

Take a leisurely stroll around this property's picturesque paddocks, suggests Cate Foster.