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. The property at 63 Simla Avenue is a perfectly preserved example of mid-century design, featuring original teak-style furniture, exposed rafters, and a private "treehouse" feel.

Norwell is also known for designing the original Peak House Tearooms. This rare find offers a unique opportunity for buyers who appreciate retro charm and 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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