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A casual chat on the way to work helped one couple build their dream home ‘oozing’ with character
A Days Bay couple transformed a 1926 cottage into a character-filled dream family home.
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A Days Bay couple transformed a 1926 cottage into a character-filled home using reclaimed materials. A chance meeting led to sourcing unique timber from a BNZ renovation, which became a core feature of the build.
Working with architect Barbara Webster, the owners achieved a sympathetic renovation that preserved the original holiday-home feel. The result is a home "oozing" with character, featuring kauri floors and a custom staircase with its own unique story.
The house is “oozing” character. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
Many features like the floors came from the renovation of a BNZ bank. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
Kitchen tiles by Jo Luping. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
The reno took a year to complete. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
The home was finished in 1999. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
There are three bedrooms. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
The staircase has a story of its own. Photo: SUPPLIED
The home backs onto bush. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
There’s been plenty of entertaining here over the years. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
Harbour views. Photo: Harcourts/TRADE ME
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