Northcote Villa

A rundown rental property in Northcote Point, Auckland has been crafted into a dream home for an expat couple returning to New Zealand to raise a family. What started as a simple, budget sensitive bedroom makeover and extension to the rear of this 1913 bungalow soon grew into a complete overhaul.

“We uncovered a lot of issues as we prepared for the extension. A huge amount of work was required to level and straighten the 110 year old floors, walls, and roof,” says Alastair Gair, from Warwick Gair Builders Limited.

Sharing a passion for preserving historic homes, Alastair and the homeowners worked together closely to balance the classic with the contemporary.