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Home bought for love turns out to be architectural treasure
A unique family home is uncovered as a significant piece of New Zealand’s mid-century architectural history.
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A unique Northcote home has been revealed as the Fitzgibbon House, a mid-century treasure designed by James Hackshaw of the celebrated Group Architects.
Commissioned in 1967, this well-preserved home exemplifies the firm's style with extensive rimu panelling, a central kitchen, and exceptional indoor-outdoor flow. Stepping down its hillside site, the house is a thoughtfully designed family haven. Now on the market, it represents a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to own a piece of New Zealand's architectural history.
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The home steps down the gentle slope at 26 Martin Crescent, Northcote. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
Plans for Fitzgibbon house supplied by Mary Fitzgibbon when the home was sold in 2004. Photo: SUPPLIED
The kitchen is original. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
The home is full of original native timber work. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
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The home has lovely lines. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
The family room opens onto a courtyard, perfect for entertaining. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
The cosy patio space is great for entertaining, the owner says. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
The bedrooms all have stable-style doors, that can give access to the garden, or act as a window. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
The home is built with indoor-outdoor flow in mind. Photo: TRADE ME/RAY WHITE
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