luxury architect houses for sale Raukawa, New Zealand

Scale to gather. Space to retreat.  There are houses designed around rooms, and houses designed around the way people actually live.  At 20 Aintree Road, breakfast can be happening in one part of the house while somebody works behind a closed office door, teenagers disappear to another living room and weekend guests have somewhere that feels properly their own.  Later, everyone finds their way back together - around the kitchen, outside on the terrace or beside the pool.  That ease is probably the thing you notice least on a floor plan, yet it is one of this home's greatest strengths. Set privately across 1.66 hectares in an established Havelock North lifestyle location, The Enclave offers approximately 477m² of living with the scale for a full house without requiring everyone to live on top of one another. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, three living spaces and a separate office give different generations, guests and family members genuine separation when they want it.  Designed by Fat Parrot Architecture and built by Trevor Mossman, the predominantly concrete-block home has a reassuring solidity to it. Over the past twelve months it has also undergone a substantial programme of improvements, bringing a more current finish and feel while retaining the scale and substance that made the house compelling in the first place.  New carpet and floor coverings, refreshed bathrooms, updated lighting, interior and exterior paint, new curtains and blinds and refreshed aluminium joinery have collectively changed the way the home presents and feels.  Outside, the property becomes its own private environment.  Established planting surrounds terraces, lawns, the saltwater infinity pool and spa. There is room for children, dogs, visitors and long lunches without feeling overlooked or contained. The pool is an obvious attraction in summer, but its greater value is as part of a property where much of family life can happen at home.  Technology and infrastructure are equally well resolved, including automated irrigation, Starlink internet, Control4 audio, security systems, multiple water supplies with filtration, air conditioning, heat pumps and gas fires.  The Enclave isn't simply a large house on a lifestyle block.  Its luxury is having space to be together - and space not to be.  Key features  • Approximately 477m² residence on 1.66 hectares  • Four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including two ensuites  • Three living spaces providing excellent separation  • Separate office  • Designed by Fat Parrot Architecture and built by Trevor Mossman  • Predominantly concrete-block construction with solid plaster finish  • Significant interior and exterior improvements completed over the past twelve months  • Generous garaging and storage  • Saltwater infinity pool and spa  • Automated irrigation  • Multiple water supplies with filtration  • Starlink internet  • Control4 audio and smart security  • Heating and cooling throughout  A comprehensive property information pack is available, including the LIM, building report, Certificate of Title and floor plans is available by copying this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/TheEnclave20AintreeRoad  Method of Sale: By Negotiation

Some homes are bought. Others are entrusted to their next custodian.  Woodcroft is one of the latter.  Designed and built in 1921 by James Walter Chapman-Taylor and recognised on the Havelock North Architectural Trail, it is an important example of New Zealand Arts and Crafts architecture - but its significance becomes much easier to understand once you're inside it.  More than a century later, Chapman-Taylor's hand is still everywhere. In timber that was shaped rather than manufactured. In small-framed windows capturing pieces of garden. In roughcast walls, intimate rooms and details that reveal themselves gradually rather than demanding attention. Those are things a new house cannot recreate.  What Woodcroft's most recent custodians have achieved is equally important: they have preserved those qualities without requiring the next owner to live as though it were still 1921.  Between 2021 and 2025, the property underwent an extensive programme of restoration, alteration and infrastructure renewal in partnership with Designgroup Stapleton Elliott. Roofs were replaced, insulation added, electrical and plumbing systems substantially renewed, windows and hardware restored, bathrooms refreshed and floor finishes replaced.  The intention was never to turn Woodcroft into a museum.  It was to allow it to live beautifully in its second century.  Nowhere is that more apparent than the kitchen pavilion. Here the house shifts naturally from historic architecture to contemporary family life - a generous kitchen and social space where cooking, conversation and people can occupy the same room, before spilling outside into the garden. Landscape architect Shannon Bray has approached the grounds with similar restraint. Rather than one manicured garden, the 1,386m² property unfolds through a collection of outdoor spaces, with established trees and planting providing the sense that the house has always belonged exactly where it sits.  The heated pool and cabana introduce a more relaxed contemporary layer, while the original brick service building has found an entirely new life as a self-contained studio apartment with independent access - useful for guests, family, older children or work.  The main house provides four bedrooms, including an ensuite, while the studio adds further accommodation, bringing the property to five bedrooms overall. Its position within walking distance of four Havelock North schools and close to the village makes what could easily have been simply an important architectural property an unusually workable family home. Woodcroft will not be for everyone; nor should it be.  It is for someone who notices the difference between something old and something enduring. Someone who values workmanship that cannot easily be repeated, but who also wants warmth, function and modern infrastructure.  For its next owner, Woodcroft offers something increasingly scarce: The opportunity to live comfortably in a piece of New Zealand architectural history - and become part of what happens to it next.  Key features  • Designed and built in 1921 by James Walter Chapman-Taylor  • Recognised on the Havelock North Architectural Trail  • Significant Arts and Crafts architecture  • Major restoration and renovation between 2021-2025  • Architectural work by Designgroup Stapleton Elliott  • Landscape design by Shannon Bray  • Approximately 238m² main residence  • Four bedrooms within the main residence  • Self-contained approximately 34m² studio apartment  • Contemporary designer kitchen  • Heated 5m x 5m low-salt swimming pool  • New cabana and poolside entertaining  • Roofs replaced across home, studio and garage  • Plumbing and electrical systems substantially renewed  • Approximately 33m² garage  • 1,386m² established site  • Walking distance to four Havelock North schools  For a full information pack including floor plans, title and the LIM, please place this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/Woodcroft51SimlaAve  For sale by Negotiation.

This architectural gem designed by the acclaimed Hoogerbrug Scott Architects offers a rare combination of bold design and contemporary functionality. Positioned among private surrounds with beautiful views across the Havelock Hills, this secluded retreat offers the opportunity to secure a slice of heaven only moments from iconic Te Mata Peak With a strong architectural base, this impressive lifestyle property has undergone an extensive transformation, creating a beautifully considered modern home where generous proportions, contemporary comfort and expansive elevated views come together. From the formal entrance, you are drawn into the expansive main living area, where high ceilings, abundant natural light and strong connections to the outdoors create an immediate sense of space. A generous kitchen and dining area sits alongside this central living zone, while a sun room connected to the main living area provides further flexibility for family life, entertaining or working from home. The primary suite has been transformed into a standout feature of the home. Generously proportioned and filled with light, it incorporates a walk-in wardrobe and spacious en-suite, while a striking timber feature wall, raked ceiling and built-in window seat add warmth and architectural interest. Expansive elevated views across the surrounding landscape provide an impressive backdrop. Four further bedrooms offer excellent accommodation for family and guests, supported by a family bathroom and thoughtfully arranged living spaces that allow different generations and activities to comfortably coexist. Completely separate from the home is a self-contained guest suite with its own bedroom, bathroom and living room. With independent access, this provides valuable versatility for extended family, teenagers, visitors or guests seeking genuine privacy and separation. Outside, the established grounds continue the property's strong lifestyle appeal. Expansive decking creates multiple places to relax or entertain, while the swimming pool and tennis court with pavilion provide an enviable setting for recreation through the warmer months. The extensive renovation has elevated the scale, comfort and quality of the home while preserving the privacy, expansive elevated views and exceptional Te Mata Peak setting that make this property so distinctive. With generous living, superb outdoor amenities and close proximity to Havelock North, it presents a compelling lifestyle opportunity. My absentee vendors instructions are to sell this property to its next deserving family. Call now to view.

Positioned high above the Tuki Tuki River in one of Havelock North’s most desirable lifestyle settings, this exceptional property is defined by its position, privacy and remarkable outlook. Here, you are not simply looking out to the view, you are immersed in it. Expansive glazing frames the river, rolling countryside and changing Hawke’s Bay light, creating a sense of elevation and connection that is difficult to replicate. All of this sits just five minutes from Havelock North village. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully enhanced over the years, including recent renovations by Simon Clarkson, the home has a distinctive architectural aesthetic that feels entirely at ease with its setting. Natural materials, considered finishes and generous glazing bring warmth, texture and understated quality throughout. The main living spaces are positioned to maximise the outlook, with the handcrafted timber kitchen complemented by an adjoining pantry. A cedar-clad media room provides an inviting retreat, while two double bedrooms on the lower level open directly to the courtyard and share a Jack and Jill bathroom. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true sanctuary. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap two sides of the room, placing the landscape front and centre, while doors open to a private deck overlooking the Tuki Tuki River and surrounding countryside. A beautifully appointed en-suite and walk-in wardrobe complete the suite. Also upstairs is an additional room offering flexibility as a home office, guest room, reading room or creative space. Sheltered courtyards, established landscaping and immaculate grounds further enhance the home’s privacy and connection with its surroundings. Extensive triple garaging is complemented by additional workshop or garaging space, providing excellent flexibility for vehicles, storage, hobbies or recreational equipment. This is a property for a purchaser with vision and an appreciation for position. The home has been carefully updated and maintained, but its greatest asset is something that cannot be recreated: the setting itself. Elevated, private and surrounded by outlook, it offers the opportunity to secure a premium Havelock North lifestyle property in a location of genuine distinction. A positive independent report is available for interested parties to review. Viewings available on request.

Private, beautifully established and designed with family living in mind, 158 Auckland Road is a home that brings together architectural flair, generous space and the relaxed Hawke’s Bay lifestyle. Securely positioned on a private back section in the heart of Greenmeadows, this impressive four-bedroom home offers an enviable combination of indoor and outdoor living, with beautifully landscaped gardens, an in-ground pool and spa, and multiple entertaining areas that make the most of its sunny northwest aspect. At the heart of the home is the functional kitchen and family living area, creating a natural hub for everyday life and entertaining. The separate dining area provides a more intimate space, while the sun-soaked formal lounge is a standout, featuring impressive cathedral ceilings and an abundance of natural light. Upstairs, the primary bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with its own en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. Three further bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, are serviced by the family bathroom, providing plenty of room for growing families and guests. Downstairs, functionality continues with an additional bathroom and separate laundry, while the dedicated office provides the perfect space for working from home or pursuing hobbies. Two air-conditioning units help keep the home comfortable throughout the year. Outside is where this property truly comes into its own. Set on an established 1,090 sq m (more or less) section, the low-maintenance gardens are beautifully presented and easy to manage. The fully fenced grounds provide a safe and secure space for children and pets, while the pool and spa promise endless enjoyment. Whether you're relaxing poolside, enjoying a quiet morning coffee or hosting family and friends, there are plenty of spaces to make the most of the Hawke’s Bay climate. An oversized double garage with workshop space and excellent storage is complemented by ample off-street parking, with additional room for a motorhome or boat. This is a practical home that caters effortlessly to busy family life, hobbies and all the extras that come with it. Then there's the location. With Greenmeadows and Taradale amenities close by, you'll have easy access to schools, local shops, parks, bike trails and some of Hawke’s Bay's renowned wineries. Architecturally designed, private and exceptionally well suited to modern family life, this is a home where space, style and lifestyle come together. Our owners have new plans, so this is a value-packed opportunity that is not to be missed. Be quick to view. Call Vaughan Wilson or John Holmes today for a detailed information pack or to arrange your viewing. DEADLINE SALE: Closes 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 7 October 2026 (unless sold prior)

Whether you're a family seeking modern living, an executive couple wanting space to entertain, or downsizers looking for quality without compromise, this exceptional home delivers premium architectural design, modern comfort and outstanding value, without the delays, rising costs and uncertainty of building yourself. Thoughtfully designed across two pavilion-style wings, the home achieves a seamless balance of connection, comfort and privacy. At its heart, the light-filled living pavilion showcases impressive cathedral ceilings, expansive glazing, a modern barn door and effortless indoor-outdoor flow to a sun-soaked west-facing deck. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is designed for both entertaining and everyday living, complemented by a generous walk-in scullery offering exceptional storage and workspace. A second living room with stacker sliders that open out to a north facing deck, adds valuable flexibility as a second living area, home office or fourth bedroom. Privately positioned, the primary suite provides a relaxing retreat complete with a walk-in wardrobe, tiled ensuite and direct deck access, while two additional double bedrooms are serviced by generous wardrobes with built in joinery, a stylish family bathroom and separate WC. Quality is evident throughout, with engineered oak flooring, ducted heating and cooling, double glazing, a whole-home water filtration system and an integral double garage complete with loft storage. Finished to a high standard and ready to enjoy, this home combines modern convenience with timeless style. Positioned within the increasingly sought-after Mission Hills Estate, this elevated home enjoys privacy, all-day sun and a sense of space that exceeds expectations. Designed as a lifestyle-focused community, Mission Hills will feature interconnected walkways, landscaped green spaces, a neighbourhood reserve and playground, along with a planned village centre offering boutique retail and everyday conveniences. All while remaining just minutes from Taradale, Napier's CBD and Hawke's Bay Airport. With motivated vendors and exceptional value already reflected in the price, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure a premium new build while investing in one of Napier's most exciting emerging communities. Be sure to view to experience firsthand the scale, quality and lifestyle that make this home such a standout offering in Mission Hills Estate.