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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.
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A unique Roger Walker-designed home in Khandallah, Wellington, is on the market. Built in 1975, this multi-level property features the architect's signature style, including a rare tunnel from the living room into the swimming pool.
The property also includes two self-contained Podlife accommodation pods, helicoptered onto the site. These create a significant home and income opportunity, ideal for a family wanting a home-based business or someone seeking a unique lifestyle with rental income.
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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