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Landmark ‘milk bottle’ house on market for the first time in 50 years
hodes House, in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, is on the market for the first time in 50 years.
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The landmark Rhodes House in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, is for sale for the first time in 50 years. Designed by renowned architect Roger Walker, this unique 1970s home is famous for its "milk bottle" turret and castle-like appearance.
The property features Walker's signature round windows and a vertical layout, set on a steep, bush-clad section with native trees and valley views. This architectural icon is perfect for a family or fans of distinctive 70s design.
The home is surrounded by greenery.
Roger Walker original vision for the property.
The downstairs living room is a cosy corner of the house, with an incredible view.
The sitting room, kitchen and dining room make up the heart of the home on the second floor.
This was once the third bedroom, but is now a sitting room/corridor to the extension.
Owners Beverly and Alister Rhodes at the home they commissioned in 1976 from architect Roger Walker.
"Every window is a painting really.".
The home is unique for many reasons, but chief among them is the condition the home has been kept in. The original bathrooms and kitchen are lived in, but in excellent condition - a rarity for homes from this period.
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