A large waterfront property with a stylishly renovated 1920s bungalow and a 10-year-old minor dwelling.

Catherine Smith finds a family haven on a child-friendly, inner-city street.

Set virtually on the beach, this home takes its design cue from a lighthouse - even featuring a 'celestial window'.

Beachside location, good bones, loads of potential. It's all here.

Attention to detail gives this spacious family home a winning edge.

It's time for a new family to make history in this heritage home.

A contemporary beach home across from Onetangi beach.

A renovated bungalow in quiet cul-de-sac off Richmond Rd.

The well structured home in Milford.

A family home that retains its 19th-century charm makes a big impression on Cate Foster.

Leave the bustle of the city and embrace the gentle flow of the sea in this timeless home on the shores of the Waitemata.

Space is in abundance in this solid family home.

Marion van Dijk says that donkeys are ideal pets for lifestylers.

Pohutukawa frame spectacular sea views from this clifftop home.

With the beach a short dawdle away even the pooch is in paradise.

Constant repairs can be the price of owning a classic home.

A 30 year old beachfront home in Glendowie, Karaka.

Pohutukawa frame spectacular sea views from this clifftop home.

The tranquil lifestyle in Omaha.

Home to horses, pigs, sheep, cats, dogs and a cow - plus the odd human - this pretty property offers the classic country dream.

The home of high-profile councillor Cameron Brewer, this welcoming family retreat takes the stress out of busy lives.

This welcoming family retreat takes the stress out of busy lives.

The Earl's home in Waiuku

A grand historic homestead in a picturesque setting.