What was already a grand home in the Auckland suburb of Herne Bay, has been significantly upgraded for modern living.

Flowing beautifully across two levels, this classic four-bedroom villa offers modern living while the heritage touches common to the neighbourhood have been preserved. The renovation included the addition of a cinema-style media room, as well as four new bathrooms fitted with Carrara marble, slate tiling and Perrin & Rowe fixtures and fittings. The impressive galley kitchen is ready for entertaining thanks to the addition of a scullery with Carrara marble and slate benches.

Extra incentives for entertaining are the wraparound covered decks that have custom-made stairs leading to a tiled patio and pool area. The end result of the renovation is particularly impressive given the challenges faced. Subsidence in the original building meant nothing was level or true and had to be rectified from scratch. The attention to detail and commitment to artisan finishes is evident throughout this character home.