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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.
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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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