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‘We know this house isn’t replicable’ - unique home with arguably city’s best views on market
The Necklen House in Auckland sits overlooking the Waitākere Ranges.
27 November 2025
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Discover The Necklen House, a unique architectural home in Oratia designed by Noel Lane. Anchored to a ridgeline, it offers stunning panoramic views of the Waitākere Ranges, Manukau Harbour, and the city skyline.
This functional four-bedroom, three-bathroom home features a heated pool, a galley kitchen with a servery window, and recent upgrades including double glazing and luxury bathrooms. The design cleverly blends style with practicality, evident in its distinctive steel frame construction.
The house was designed by architect Noel Lane.
The home has an impressive glass entranceway.
Large windows allow the occupants to make the most of the views.
The house has excellent indoor-outdoor flow.
The home was designed to sit astride two huge steel frames.
Sanctuary and style
Each of the four bedrooms has access to the outdoor decking.
Picture this: enjoy a soak in the spa bath with these views.
The current owners have landscaped the section to a high standard.
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