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Ultimate A-frame: Family selling after 40 years

A transformed Birkenhead A-frame blends modern interiors, chalet charm and 40 years of family history.

Colleen Hawkes
Last updated: 16 May 2026 | 3 min read
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A unique A-frame house in Birkenhead, Auckland, is for sale after 40 years in one family. Extensively renovated by two generations, the home blends modern living with chalet charm.

The interior features stunning blonded timber, while the four-bedroom, two-bathroom layout offers flexible living spaces, including a loft. Located at 5A Glenbush Pl, its distinctive style is attracting interest from first-home buyers and upsizers. The property is being marketed by Harcourts Cooper & Co.

The house has been in the same family for the past 40 years, passing from one generation to the next. Photo: Harcourts

Modern Living Inside the A-Frame

Blonded timber interiors and a modern kitchen update give the A-frame a fresh new feel while retaining its original charm.

Loft Bedrooms With Bush Views

This is the family room that was built during the first major renovation in the ‘90s. Photo: Harcourts

The second living area also opens to the outdoors. Photo: Harcourts

Large decks provide ample space for alfresco entertaining. Photo: Harcourts

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