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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 winner of Home of the Year in 1996. Designed by architect Patrick Clifford, this four-bedroom home embraces its native bush setting.

The versatile layout includes a self-contained lower level, ideal for adult children or a home office. Key features are updated bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, and direct access to the Orakei Basin waterways for kayaking. This private, north-facing residence offers a unique blend of city proximity and natural tranquility.

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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