They’d coveted their neighbour’s house for years. Then they spied a ‘For Sale’ sign. Two days later, it was theirs

A unique 1950s Lower Hutt home, designed by architect James Maidens with influences from Frank Lloyd Wright, is for sale. The current owners, an architect and his wife, bought it after admiring it for years and have carefully restored its mid-century character.

Key features include a light-filled design, extensive glazing, and custom details like built-in light shelves. Sympathetically upgraded with insulation and heat pumps, the owners are now downsizing after 23 years, offering a rare opportunity.