Unchanged since the 60s, architect’s unique home comes to market

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Unchanged since the 60s, architect’s unique home comes to market

Explore a perfectly preserved 1960s Havelock North home, filled with original mid-century design and retro charm.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 9 April 2026 | 2 min read
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A unique Havelock North home, designed by local architect Neville Norwell in the early 1960s, is on the market in its original, preserved condition. Located at 63 Simla Avenue, the property is a time capsule of mid-century design.

Features include teak-style built-ins, exposed rafters, and a wraparound balcony creating a private, treehouse-like atmosphere. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Kiwi architectural history, listed with New Zealand Sotheby’s International Real Estate.

Take a look inside this classic A-frame

The home retains all of its mid-century charm. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR

The large deck area has been great for entertaining

The wraparound deck offers a private, treehouse-like setting, perfect for entertaining and easy indoor-outdoor living.

The home has four bedrooms. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR

The home has two bathrooms, both still in the mid-century style. Photo: TRADE ME/NZSIR

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