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This cosy coastal retreat fits right into its rugged landscape setting

This cosy coastal retreat fits right into its rugged landscape setting

A cosy coastal retreat evokes nostalgic memories of holidays past while paying homage to its rugged landscape setting Meet & greet Fiona Leahy, her husband Tony Swingler and their three teenagers. The property An artfully crafted bach designed in response to its windswept coastal location. When Fiona Leahy bought a vacant block of dune-top land […]
This former Auckland bach received a colourful, modern makeover

This former Auckland bach received a colourful, modern makeover

A former bach had the right flow for modern family life, while the coastal location and backyard sealed the deal Meet & greet Ilze (head consultant and director at The Tile Room) and Ethan Leggett (director of Cutting Edge Tiling NZ), Travis, six, Mia, four, and Zeus the huntaway-staffy cross. The property Four-bedroom, three-bathroom ’80s-style […]
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This retro ’80s home is an idyllic forever home for this couple

This retro ’80s home is an idyllic forever home for this couple

Originally looking to build anew, an existing house’s plentiful garden and beach access proved irresistible Meet & greet Dorothy Anderson (grandmother) and Hugh Gladwell (lawyer). The property A four-bedroom, renovated ’80s home in Mahurangi East. Dorothy Anderson loves her new kitchen. She’s cooking in it while we chat as she prepares to celebrate her husband […]
This holiday home is a rustic, beachy dream

This holiday home is a rustic, beachy dream

When a Tauranga family hankered for a place to unwind on days off, they went beachcombing at Waihi Meet & greet Kimberley Kearney (mum), Alexa, seven, Sienna, four, and Isla, two. the property A near-new, three-level holiday home nestled on a hill. Having children can upend anyone’s world, but for the Kearneys of Tauranga, that […]
This former bach is now a colourful, coastal home

This former bach is now a colourful, coastal home

After living life in fast forward, a young family has created a holiday-at-home haven where they can stop and exhale Meet & Greet Pearl Delaney-Girdlestone (One & Only and Hendrix creative director) and Cruze McFarlane (One & Only and Hendrix business director), Atlas (19 months), and Rocket the Boston terrier. The Property Renovated four-bedroom, two […]
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This little home by the sea is full of art

This little home by the sea is full of art

A lot of heart and a great deal of art fills this tiny, two-storey home by the sea Meet & greet Lottie Consalvo (artist), James Drinkwater (artist) Vincenzo, eight, Hester, five, and border collie Bella. Early each morning before her family rises, artist Lottie Consalvo walks her dog along the beach close to her home. […]
This Papamoa beachfront house is all about celebrating life’s simple pleasures

This Papamoa beachfront house is all about celebrating life’s simple pleasures

A Bay of Plenty couple spurned big and flashy in favour of stripped back and simple for their charming beachfront house Meet & greet: Mike and Laura Bryant (co-owners of Barrett Homes), Maddie, seven, Beaudie, five, and cats Blue and Little. Mike and Laura Bryant didn’t have to look far for builders to construct their […]
15 incredible holiday homes that will make you want to escape the city

15 incredible holiday homes that will make you want to escape the city

We’ve rounded up the best holiday homes featured on Homes to Love just in time for some summer holiday inspiration 1. Pod-scheme bach in Pauanui  With three grown daughters (one married with a child and the others recently engaged), Warren and Christine Drinkwater knew they wanted their Pauanui bach to be one of the very […]
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Take a look at this Auckland home inspired by Australia’s northeast coast

Take a look at this Auckland home inspired by Australia’s northeast coast

This creative couple drew inspiration from Australia’s northeast coast when designing a family home overlooking Auckland’s beautiful northern beaches Meet and greet Andrew Gowling, account manager, Rachael Gowling, account manager, Grace, 6, and Harry, 3. Take a look at this Auckland home inspired by Australia’s northeast coast Best lessons learned?  Rachael: Be as organised as […]