Homed Taranaki Daily News
Easy living, elevated outlook in Fitzroy
Fitzroy’s lifestyle options of beach and surf, walkway, cafe, and golf are enviable, and an address in this New Plymouth seafront suburb has long been sought-after by property buyers. Add an easy-care, elevated setting to those lifestyle attractions,...
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Investment or dream home: Design accordingly
When building your dream home, personalisation is key; consider design choices that reflect your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences, ensuring that every feature from the kitchen layout to the bathroom tiles resonates with your vision of comfort and...
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Family retreat just minutes from city
Character and comfort, history, space, and rural peace ... this property at 104 Pitt Rd, just minutes outside New Plymouth, looked the complete package when Leslie and Scott bought it five years ago. It’s even more so now. The couple has carried out...
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Walk to everywhere from Robe St home
Life at 34 Robe St in New Plymouth has been transformed with the building of a new garage. When Ian and Vicki considered their next home move back in 2018, their focus was on gaining an inner-city address. They were immediately impressed with this Robe...
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Family home has presence and comfort
Amajor renovation transformed a quality 1950s family home into a timeless statement residence on Mangorei Rd in New Plymouth. When Warwick and Maree sat down to list what they had done to make this home theirs over the past 25 years, the list...
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TILE FILE: Types, tips & trends
TYPES OF TILES Ceramic: Made from clay, fired at high temperatures. Popular, affordable, versatile, suitable for most indoor uses. Porcelain: Refined clay, fired at higher temperatures. Superior durability, water resistance. Ideal for high-traffic...
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The smart home seller’s guide:
Selling your home now means navigating a buyers’ market. With more properties listed than there are active buyers, the power shifts. Buyers can be more selective, and homes may take longer to sell. In this climate, your choice of real estate company...
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Designing your dream home:
On average, New Zealanders are reported to own a home for about seven years before selling. That means that with about 125 years in one family ownership, this Tongapōrutu, North Taranaki home is a real rarity. The home here is steeped in three...
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Vision and views under the mountain
Atiny start to a big dream. That’s what prospective buyers will find at 1581 Carrington Rd, just outside New Plymouth city. This rural setting of 1.6202 hectares (approximately four acres) is located just below the dense national park bush of Taranaki...
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Selling? Sweat the small stuff; it matters
When you decide to sell, your goal is to secure the Best possible price. While market Conditions And location play A huge role, your property’s presentation CAN significantly influence A Buyer; sometimes the little, easily fixed details CAN put them...
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Spouting:
Working silently, day in, day out, spouting and downpipes protect our biggest asset from our often wet and wild weather. While it might not be the most glamorous part of a house, getting the rainwater system right is a crucial part of a healthy,...
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FEATURED PROPERTY
Elevated privacy and panoramic views of city and sea eased Gary and Marie’s transition from a much-loved rural lifestyle into suburbia. For 27 years, the couple and their children had appreciated the space and appeal of a 15-acre lifestyle property at...
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Rural seclusion and peace
The 250m of driveway is one of the appealing features of life at 302 Otaraoa Rd at Tikorangi in North Taranaki. It puts the house here in the quiet back corner of the property, giving it serious seclusion from the rural road. That peace and privacy is...
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Plywood power: Beyond the BACH
WHAT IS PLYWOOD? Plywood Consists of thin wood veneers glued together At right Angles in A process Called Cross-graining. This Creates A material that Combines the natural Beauty of wood with enhanced structural integrity. EACH layer strengthens the...
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TILE FILE: Types, tips & trends
TYPES OF TILES Ceramic: ade from clay, fired at high temperatures. Popular, affordable, versatile, suitable for most indoor uses. Porcelain: Refined clay, fired at higher temperatures. Superior durability, water resistance. Ideal for high-traffic...
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Secluded seafront retreat at Wai-iti
Finding a setting close to the sea was top of the list for Allan and Claire when they returned to Taranaki in 2022. “We’d lived on the coast all our adult lives,” Claire says. The couple found their Taranaki seafront setting at 379c Pukearuhe Road at...
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Is your property dressed to impress?
If you want to sell your home, presentation can make or break your chance of getting the best price, so ensure it is dressed to impress before you go to market. We break it all down to help you prioritise the prep. MUST DO These are the...
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Just a closer walk to the sea
Amorning walk five years ago moved Julia and Paul from one Beach St, Fitzroy home into another. The couple had only been living at 19C Beach St for six months, but the For Sale sign along the street at 5C caught their eye. They came in, recognised its...
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Exploring residential cladding options in New Zealand
When it comes to building or renovating a home in New Zealand, choosing the right cladding is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Cladding not only determines a home’s aesthetic but also plays a critical role in weatherproofing,...
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Winter a strategic time to buy, sell
BUYERS: A SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY Test a home’s resilience Winter is the ultimate stress test for a property; summer inspections simply can’t match inspections on cold, wet winter’s days in terms of identifying any potential issues. Rain, wind, and cold...
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Tips to avoid buyer’s remorse
Buying property is a big investment. The process is complex, so it’s essential to have a clear understanding of all the factors involved. Here’s a detailed guide to help you ask the right questions and perform thorough research, to ensure that when you...
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Luxurious lifestyle, with business potential
Abuilder’s own home is often a showpiece for everything he has learned and everything he can imagine wanting. That’s exactly what you find in builder Andre’s New Plymouth home on its 1.21 hectares of land at 1058 Mangorei Rd, just past Westown Golf...
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Rural appeal in suburban New Plymouth
Aspacious and gracious character home is the centrepiece of a surprise property in lower Merrilands in New Plymouth. The address at 192A Mangorei Rd is just metres from suburban Merrilands Shopping Centre and the popular Stumble Inn and Cafe, but the...
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Seafront setting and space to spare
This seafront home gave Fiona and Peter everything they wanted in their move from Wellington to New Plymouth nine years ago. Views were high on their wishlist. “I’d always wanted a view of the mountain and to be near the sea,” Fiona says. “Peter wanted...
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Retrofitted double glazing
Secondary double glazing enhances existing windows to improve their insulation levels, while maintaining the aesthetics of your home. THE OPTIONS Secondary double glazing adds another glazing layer to windows to create an insulating gap. Wooden...
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Creating functional all-weather outdoor spaces for NZ winter
Winter in New Zealand doesn’t have to mean retreating indoors. With the right ideas and budget-friendly options, home owners can transform their outdoor areas into inviting, all-weather spaces to enjoy year-round Here’s how you can create a functional...
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Tech reshapes bathrooms
Bathrooms used to be simply a stop-and-go station, with the whole family fighting for space and privacy in a single room housing the bath, shower, vanity and toilet. It was usually small and often cold and damp, too. Thankfully, designers and...
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Cutting-edge innovations wow
The spaces in which we live are becoming extensions of our personality, passions and how we like to feel in our homes. For design-savvy homeowners, the latest innovations in kitchens are further reshaping our homes into functional, beautiful...
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Second life for 100-year-old villa
TThis character villa at 1312 Devon Rd at Brixton caught Maria’s eye every time she drove past it from Tikorangi. “I want that home,” she thought to herself. The villa’s 3943sqm (about one acre) rural setting and character presentation appealed to her....
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Refined character, modern aesthetics
TThis home at 110 Morley St has seen more than a century of life in New Plymouth, but is ready for another century after Greer and Thomas completed a major renovation here. When they were looking for their first home in New Plymouth in 2015, they found...
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Kitchen must-haves for a new home or renovation
This Stratford home at 423 Cardiff Rd is more than a showpiece for Michael Mckinlay’s building skills; it’s also evidence of his landscaping prowess. When Michael and Sonya bought this property five years ago, the home here was a modest, modern...
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Rural peace, connected to mountain and sea
Swapping Auckland’s big-city bustle for a laid-back lifestyle in Taranaki’s Urenui district was a satisfying change for Karen and Simon. The couple enjoyed renting a luxurious residence on a seafront setting at Mimi Beach, until the owners’ family...
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Making the most of your garage for storage
These days garages are more than a place to park your car. For many families, it’s the unsung hero of the home, catering to everything from storing bicycles and surfboards to housing a workshop, hobby supplies, and seasonal gear. But without proper...
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Exploring residential flooring options
Choosing the right flooring is a huge decision, and one of the most impactful choices you will make when building or renovating. It’s about balancing practicality, style, comfort, sustainability and your lifestyle. For Kiwis, factors such as UV...
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Garden setting enhances character appeal
Agateway between riverstone walls and an over-arching avenue of cherry trees draw visitors into this gracious Lepperton garden property at 500 Richmond Rd. It’s a welcome that impressed garden lovers Frank and Teri in 2019. The fourbedroom character...
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Home with a hug by the sea
Sea views, sun, plenty of space, and inner-city convenience. Life in this New Plymouth townhouse at 13b Hine St was so good that tenant Lynette decided to buy it a year after moving in. Lynette had moved from Waikato to New Plymouth in 2016 to make a...
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FEATURED PROPERTY
Adress-circle setting along the heights of Pendarves St has an immediate appeal in New Plymouth. This elevated address gives you a panorama of city views, established trees, and slices of sea where passing ships can be seen. Its inner-city location...
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Character and convenience close to city
Warmth, of both character and comfort, appealed to Ashleigh and Daniel on their first visit to 107 Fulford St in New Plymouth. The couple were looking for a family home close to the centre of the city and this four-bedroom bungalow looked good on...
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Getting your home sale ready without spending a fortune
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Potential buyers often decide how they feel about a property within minutes. The good news? You don’t have to empty your bank account to make your home market-ready. With a little...
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Mortgage broker shares insights after 35 years in finance
What is your role, and what do you love about it? HLEN: I’m a financial adviser who specialises in mortgages. Helping people into their first home is my favourite part of my role. Overall helping people reach their financial goals and providing the...
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FEATURED PROPERTY
The appeal of a private New Plymouth section bordered by protected bush captured Jemma and Ben, even though they had just built a new home nearby. Purchasing the section encouraged the couple to build again, creating this stunning new family home with...
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Conversation pits are back: TIDA house awards wow
While trends in architecture and interior design do change, they tend to happen gradually. At other times, there are clear design directions emerging, and this year is one of those times. Paul Taylor, chairman of the Trends Inter- national Design...
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Family retreat captures stunning coastal views
When Sarah first visited 129 Turangi Rd Lower, two things stood out: the spectacular Onaero location and the potential in the house to become something truly special. Fast forward to 2025, and that vision has come to life. The home has been...
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Family Home With Solid Potential
Nestled on one of the best streets in town, this charming character-filled three-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience a five-minute stroll to Fitzroy Beach in one direction and the same distance to Fitzroy shops in the...
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FEATURED PROPERTY
Life at 90 Pendarves St in New Plymouth is flavoured by the city’s history - embracing both its early years and more recent times. That connection across 150-plus years is going to be appreciated by prospective buyers today, as evidenced by the...
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Wedding tree prompted Tapuae purchase
Apanoramic sea view has been an understandable attraction for most buyers of lifestyle properties at Tapuae Country Estate near New Plymouth. For Mitch and Holly, the appeal was a tree. The couple enjoyed an early appreciation of the Tapuae experience....
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Five favourite home renovations for 2024
There’s a design competition for renos in the UK that goes by the name of Don’t yove, Improve! (the exclamation mark is theirs). And that’s the exact sentiment behind all of these projects. First up is a yoving Houses relocation project. Jordan Flyger...
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Conversation pits are back: TIDA house awards wow
While trends in architecture and interior design do change, they tend to happen gradually. At other times, there are clear design directions emerging, and this year is one of those times. Paul Taylor, chairman of the Trends Inter- national Design...
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River view captured country couple
Space and privacy were a focus for Cheryl and Geoff eight years ago, when they looked for a life beyond farming. An advertisement for a lushly landscaped Lepperton property at 280 Mountain Rd caught their attention, and they made an appointment to view...
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Mortgage advisers’ top tips for those preparing to buy
Homeownership is a huge partofthekiwidream-and first-home buyers are still doing everything they can to make it happen - so we asked mortgage advisers who deal with wannabe buyers day in and day out, for their top tips to facilitate the...
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Showhome buy has income appeal
Situated in a prime location, this five-bedroom property offers the perfect combination of space, style, and functionality with contemporary design and immaculate landscaping. The designer kitchen features Bosch appliances, premium cabinetry and a...
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London award huge win for Kiwi designer
Ben Lewis has been a finalist for the SBID International Design Award eight years in a row, and the Harewood project featured below saw him take top honours. However, he has won other awards in his run-up to the top. Lewis and his brother Hamish Lewis...
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Rural lifestyle with a coffee convenience
Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and experience the serenity of rural living, in this private setting set on a substantial 2.0893 ha section featuring 13 paddocks + stock troughs with 85,000 litres of water storage on-site (3x...
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Barbecue visit prompted new build
Here is a spacious gem of a property located in the sought-after area of The Links which is sure to tick many boxes. There’s plenty of room for the family with four double bedrooms, the master with a substantial walk-in wardrobe and ensuite (including...
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Plateau of peace on city’s edge
This elevated lifestyle property on the edge of New Plymouth gave Kelvin and Gracie Linn a satisfying retirement from a lifetime of farming at Ratapiko. The 1.12-hectare triangle of land here at 44 Ridgewood Drive, off Veale Rd, is just minutes away...
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The kitchen and bathroom readers loved best
A striking contemporary kitchen and a luxe rococo bathroom got your votes in this year’s National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) People’s Choice Awards, and for once they’re closely aligned with award judges’ thinking. The People’s Choice...
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How a family solved outgrowing their tiny home
When Russell Bone lies in the hammock on the deck of his tiny home in rural Whenuapai in Auckland’s northwest with tūī feeding in flax just above his head, he feels good that he’s made the right choice for his family. In 2020, Russell and Sarah Bone...
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State houses: How to renovate a charming but dated home
The boxy little state house we all know well is part of New Zealand’s history and architecture. In the 1930s the Labour government initiated the largest housing construction scheme in New Zealand’s history, securing hundreds of hectares of suburban...
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Straw bale family home 'grown' down the road
When Canterbury vets Laura and Phil Stoakes decided to build a straw bale house, they didn’t have to go far for materials - they bought all 400 straw bales from a wheat farmer down the road. The couple, who live near Methven with their two young...
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River boundary holds bounty for buyers
Aphoto of a handsome brown trout caught virtually on their doorstep has sparked extra interest in Thomas and Karien’s lifestyle property near New Plymouth. The hefty trout that Thomas was pictured holding was caught in the burbling waters of the...
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Architect’s home boasts amazing drawbridge
Melbourne architect Albert Mo has an ingenious solution for his family to get from the upper level of their home into the pool − they lower a drawbridge. As Mo says, renovating a home for your own family gives an architect an opportunity for...
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