When Jen Campin couldn’t find a home that truly reflected who she was, she designed one herself.
In 2009 the concept was finalised, and after two years of construction, her unique dream...
Making the 200-kilometre drive north from Auckland, Judy Parrish and her husband Bert enjoyed a classic kiwi holiday with their daughters by the beach at Ōhawini, Whangaruru, north of...
As it nears its 150th anniversary, a much-loved South Canterbury institution is entering a bold new chapter.
Jane Campbell and Ronnie Edwards, also widely known as Calamity Jane and The Sheriff,...
If you’re reading this feeling like you’re surrounded by too much concrete, and not enough fresh air, you’re in good company.
The ‘quarter acre dream’ was once an...
Buying a lifestyle block or small farmlet is a dream for many Kiwis, but as any seasoned owner will tell you, those few extra acres can quickly become a full-time job if you’re not...
When preparing your home for sale, everyone knows the basics - tidy the kitchen, make the beds, mow the lawns.
But in today’s market, where buyers view dozens (hundreds) of listings online...
Across the country, more New Zealanders are dreaming of a life where they can grow their own food, run a few animals, and step outside to a garden that ‘feeds’ both their body and...
Whether you're dreaming of rural vistas, coastal charm, or mountain views, New Zealand is full of stunning lifestyle destinations that offer more than just a place to live - they offer a way of...
Making sure their two preschool sons have the same rural upbringing they had themselves was a long-term goal for Eastern Bay of Plenty couple Amber and Joel Ingle.
“Buying a lifestyle property...
A hidden gem, largely unknown to outsiders, Central Hawke’s Bay (CHB) has many features that make it an ideal lifestyle property destination.
This year one of the district’s property...
After an extended period of lacklustre activity, Northland’s rural property market is showing promising signs of recovery. However, farmers in the region seeking to sell are are reminded to...
Formerly a hotel and steeped in the region’s rich local history, a seven-bedroom Hakataramea Valley home awaits a new owner.
Trading as the Terminus Hotel, which was originally built in 1881,...
Winter activity in the property market is often subdued, and this year has been no exception. However, heading into the spring we could be in line for a long-awaited shift in momentum.
Nationwide...
Article first seen on www.oneroof.co.nz written by Nikki Preston.
A French-inspired chateau overlooking a lake with an internationally renowned rowing course has sold for just under $5 million...
