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Award-winning Clifford-Forsyth House in Remuera -the kind of home you fall in love with the moment you walk in

The first-ever winner of Home of the Year, in 1996, was the Clifford Forsyth House in Auckland's Remuera.

Gill South
Last updated: 31 October 2025 | 4 min read
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Discover the award-winning Clifford-Forsyth House in Remuera, the inaugural Home of the Year winner from 1996. Designed by architect Patrick Clifford, this private, north-facing home embraces its native bush setting.

The four-bedroom layout is perfect for families, featuring a flexible, self-contained lower level. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling windows, cantilevered decks, and direct waterway access to the Orakei Basin for kayaking. Recent updates include modern bathrooms with underfloor heating, complementing its solid cedar and concrete construction.

The expansive living and dining space, set amongst the greenery.

One of the four bedrooms at the award-winning property.

Exposed concrete and beams, polished native timber floors, and steel and wrought iron detailing all harmoniously integrated into the natural landscape

Bifold doors to take in the peaceful surroundings

The property masters indoor-outdoor living

The home offers plenty of peaceful spaces

The kitchen is both stylish and functional, designed for effortless entertaining with bi-fold doors that extend the space onto sun-soaked decks - perfect for summer barbecues and gatherings.

The house commands attention

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Gill South Gill South
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