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

A Grey Lynn cutie has been transformed into a pavilion-style abode.

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

Lessons can be learned from this chapter of Auckland's urban design history.

Family says a sad farewell to their 'forever home'.

The owners of this villa created a lush oasis in Herne Bay's northern slopes.

The owners of this villa created a lush oasis in Herne Bay's northern slopes, discovers Donna McIntyre.

From its march of pencil cypress to its imported rooftiles, this sumptuous property oozes Italian flair and grace, discovers Sandra Goodwin.

This unconventional property embodies the strong lines of contemporary art, writes Penny Lewis.

Angelic delight in Mt Eden ex-manse house, writes Donna Fleming.

Once a workingman's cottage, today this home embraces light and space.

From its march of pencil cypress to its imported rooftiles, this sumptuous property oozes Italian flair and grace.

This stylish seaward home is the essence of modern comfort.

This unconventional property embodies the strong lines of contemporary art.

Originally known as 'The Manse' this comfortable three bedroom home with an extra room in the attic is full of heart.

Extensive renovations have retained the grace of this 1930s property, writes Cate Foster.

This transformed property offers options galore, writes Jane Loudon.

Ponsonby Antiques owner enjoyed ease of apartment living. Graham Hepburn reports.

Ponsonby Antiques owner enjoyed ease of apartment living.

Extensive renovations have retained the grace of this 1930s property.

This transformed property offers options galore.

185 & 187 Bleakhouse rd 4 & 6 Burford pl Mellons Bay

A rare, valuable cache of character homes and land is for sale.

88 Seacliffe ave Belmont

A sleek beauty on a North Shore clifftop will steal your heart, writes Bronwyn Sell.

288 Hurstmere Rd Takapuna

This 1970s home evokes the architectural style of the Hollywood Hills, writes Penny Lewis.

This charming house fulfils every need, writes Donna Fleming

This picturesque home has more than a century's worth of history, discovers Sandra Goodwin

This Epsom home is connected to the story of our national identity, writes Joanna Smith