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Inside the ‘staggering’ 1970s home that’s part A-frame, part cathedral

Striking 1970s A-frame cathedral-style home in Dairy Flat hits the market with bold, unconventional design

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 14 April 2026 | 2 min read
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A unique 1970s home in Dairy Flat, north of Auckland, is on the market. Described as "staggering" by design experts Mr Bigglesworthy, the property features a bold A-frame, cathedral-style design with four asymmetrical wings and an unconventional interior with 'floating' levels.

Built circa 1975, the home requires significant restoration and modernization, with the listing suggesting it could be "demolished or transformed". The two-bed, one-bath property is listed with Barfoot and Thompson for an asking price of $1,399,000.

The three-storey home comprises steel framing that supports 'floating' levels, rather than enclosed floors. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

The home sits on a more than 5 hecatre section. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

Many features of the home appear to be bespoke. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON

Bold, cathedral-inspired A-frame home tucked away in Dairy Flat

Located just a short drive from Albany, the secluded Dairy Flat property offers a peaceful bush setting while remaining close to shops, schools, and everyday conveniences.

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