51 Simla Avenue, Havelock North, Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Woodcroft is a rare Havelock North home of genuine architectural significance, originally designed in 1921 by James Walter Chapman-Taylor, and more recently reimagined with care by Designgroup Stapleton Elliott (2022) to meet the demands of modern life.

The transformation is clever and respectful - history has been retained, while the home’s flow, comfort and connection to the outdoors have been elevated. Living spaces are designed to “bring the outside in”, opening to a brilliantly landscaped garden that feels like a natural extension of the home - private, established, and perfectly suited to entertaining and long, relaxed afternoons.

Beyond the obvious cosmetic improvements, major renovations and upgrades were completed between 2023–2025, including roof replacement, renewed plumbing, and new electrical throughout the house, apartment, garage and grounds - delivering genuine peace of mind alongside the home’s enduring charm.

The lifestyle offering is exceptional. A heated pool and cabana set within established grounds, a self-contained apartment that adds flexibility, and thoughtful modern infrastructure underpinning the home’s ease and longevity.

Key features

• Architectural significance - Chapman-Taylor design (1921) with Designgroup Stapleton Elliott addition and renovation (2022)
• Chapter on Woodcroft features in the book “The Life and Times of James Walter Chapman-Taylor”
• Main home - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (incl ensuite) + separate W.C, approx. 238m²
• Separate apartment - 1 bedroom + bathroom + living + kitchenette, approx. 34m²
• Major upgrades completed 2023 – 2025
• Landscaped gardens – Shannon Bray (Landscape Architect)
• Roofs replaced (house concrete tiles; apartment/garage colour steel) + garage roof bearers replaced
• Plumbing replaced (including to gate and toby)
• Electrical replaced throughout + new meter board and relocated circuit board
• Designer kitchen - Archant porcelain benchtops + 2 x Smeg wall ovens, Miele induction, F&P dish drawers, plumbed fridge/freezer, wine fridge, InSinkerator
• Pool - 5m x 5m, heated, low-salt
• Garage - 1.5 car (approx. 33m²)
• Walking distance to four Havelock North schools

For a full information pack including floor plans, title and the LIM, please place this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/Woodcroft51SimlaAve

For sale by deadline (unless sold prior) 12 pm Thursday 30th April, 2026.