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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 Northcote home, Fitzgibbon House, has been revealed as an architectural treasure designed by James Hackshaw of the celebrated Group Architects. This classic mid-century modern home is a prime example of the firm's unique style, which championed designs responsive to the New Zealand landscape and family life.
Key features include a stepped design, extensive rimu panelling, and exceptional indoor-outdoor flow. The current owners are now selling, seeking a new custodian who appreciates its significant 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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