Designed for its stunning estuary setting, this high-spec home has space for all.

A few years ago vendors often baulked at the idea of an auction but now they're the in thing on a grand scale.

Described by its owner as "like being on vacation seven days a week", family life in this spacious, well-equipped and perfectly sited home is full of fun and games.

Striking light-filled architectural spaces aside, this property's location will captivate and surprise.

Dramatic modernist-style curves punctuate this 1940s home by civic architect Albert Goldwater.

A home with harbour views to North Head and beyond.

A renovated 1948 brick home by modernist architect Albert Goldwater on the prime waterfront in Herne Bay.

A spacious, ultra-modern home backing on to Lake Pupuke and within a short walk of Takapuna and Milford beaches.

A beautifully renovated bungalow bounded by woodland stream with an in-ground heated saltwater pool.

This light, spacious 60s townhouse has great pedigree.

6 Old Mill Rd Grey Lynn.

20 Lammermoor Dr St Heliers.

A prize home Freemans Bay.

You'll feel like masters of the valley if you move to this spacious home.

Lots of heart and soul went into creating this grand home.

As we move further into 2011, it is important to review last year from a lending and credit point of view.

Once saddled with a 'Darth Vaderish' vibe, this perfectly positioned home has been stylishly restored to the light side.

A prize home Herne Bay.

A character home with many original features and three large, light-filled living rooms plus an office.

A character bungalow with a smart interior in Mt Eden.

A cottage in the heart of Ponsonby.

A home with rural views and the latest features.

This charming home has served its owners well through several life phases.

Takapuna's landmark 'castle' has been brought into the 21st century with a stylish, no-expenses-spared renovation befitting its superior position and aristocratic bearing

Once a doctor's home, this revamped grande dame is in excellent heart.

Fancy a spot of golf followed by a soothing spa?

Merksworth Castle has direct access to Thorne Bay and superb vistas of the water and Rangitoto.

A grand-scale character home in park-like grounds.

This was a home designed for family living.