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‘It’s just a fun, fun house’: Home has tunnel from living room to pool and ‘pods’ in the bush

1970s Roger Walker-designed home hits the market.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 6 February 2026 | 4 min read
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A distinctive 1970s Roger Walker-designed home in Khandallah, Wellington, is on the market. This architectural gem features multilevel living and a rare tunnel connecting the living room to the swimming pool.

The property includes two modern Podlife sleep pods, which operate as a successful accommodation business. This creates a significant "home and income" opportunity with the potential to cover the mortgage. It's an ideal purchase for families or buyers seeking a unique home with a lifestyle business.

The Isherwoods stand in front of one of their pods in 2023.

The main living room with the tunnel through to the pool.

The home has two reception rooms, this is the upper living room.

The dining room is classic Roger Walker.

The home has three bedrooms, including this light-filled master suite.

The home has so many unique, quirky features, such as this pebbled shower room.

The pool area is the perfect place to cool off in the summer sun.

The pods are cosy little retreats set into the bush.

Each pod has a double bed, shower room and kitchenette for making teas and coffees.

The view from the house is gorgeous.

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