This freehold apartment is part of the stately Heritage hotel complex, writes Donna McIntyre.

This elegant Bay of Islands villa thrills with relaxed design, striking views, lush landscaping and even a beach hut.

This elegant Bay of Islands villa thrills with relaxed design, striking views, lush landscaping and even a beach hut, writes Leigh Bramwell.

The owners of this lakeside home have found its flexible living spaces so easy to live in - and maintain.

The owners of this lakeside home have found its flexible living spaces so easy to live in - and maintain.

A fruit orchard is one of this Victorian villa's sweet pleasures.

A fruit orchard is one of this Victorian villa's sweet pleasures, as Robyn Welsh finds.

This quality home is lovingly constructed around clever symmetry, writes Graham Hepburn.

The romance of this stunning historic spacious home charms you from the time you enter through the stone security gates, along an oak tree lined driveway that is inspiring and elegant. Set in park like grounds with a country garden full of spring time colour.

There's a business opportunity in this Grey Lynn property. The three bedroom bungalow comes with a commercial coffee roaster set up in a studio out the back...

This quality home is lovingly constructed around clever symmetry.

Edwardian detail adds charm to sun-drenched 1904 residence.

This inner-city apartment reflects its owner's individual style, discovers Penny Lewis.

At every turn, this cottage renovation salutes its streetscape heritage. By Joanna Smith.

Want lifestyle charm and city convenience? Don't pass this one by, says Jane Loudon.

Coatesville home is rural, yet close to city amenities, writes Bronwyn Sell.

At every turn, this cottage renovation salutes its streetscape heritage.

This inner-city apartment reflects its owner's individual style.

If marrying architectural eras is an art, then this is fine art, discovers Donna Fleming.

A careful renovation restored this 70s gem designed by architect Ted McCoy, writes Joanna Smith.

A large transvilla has captured a family's imagination for more than half a century, writes Cate Foster.

A large transvilla has captured a family's imagination for more than half a century.

A dairy was transformed for French-style living.

A dairy was transformed for French-style living, writes Joanna Smith.

A careful renovation restored this 70s gem designed by architect Ted McCoy.

If marrying architectural eras is an art, then this property is fine art.

Lessons can be learned from this chapter of Auckland's urban design history, says Sandra Goodwin.

A Grey Lynn cutie has been transformed into a pavilion-style abode, writes Jane Loudon.

As the afternoon sun beams in, here is a box seat to enjoy its sparkle on the harbour, notes Donna McIntyre.