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Built for 16 grandkids at Christmas; side-by-side Ian Athfield beach houses hit the market
Three Ian Athfield-designed beachfront homes built for one family are now on the market in Takapuna.
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A unique Takapuna beachfront property featuring three homes designed by celebrated architect Ian Athfield is now for sale. Originally created for a large extended family, the compound includes a main house, a middle house, and a gatehouse on one site.
The design prioritizes a "holiday mode" feel with a pavilion style, using industrial materials like steel and concrete. Clever features like movable screens ensure privacy while maximizing light and sea views. Listed with Precision Real Estate, the property has a CV of $11,750,000.
The views from above shows how the three dwellings work together on the double section. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
An early concept drawing from the home shows the "NZ" screens and the stairway down to the water. Photo: Athfield Architects
The two smaller dwellings on the double section: the gate house and middle house. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
Inside, the main house has a kind of pavilion feel to it. Light and the views soften the industrial materials used in the house. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
The central dining room. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
The main house has four bedrooms. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
Every area of the home invites the outside in. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
The smaller dwellings have roof terraces, with incredible views. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
The smaller dwellings have the same quality materials and attention to detail as the main house. Photo: TRADE ME/PRECISION
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