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Having done first stage of this bungalow 15 years prior it was a pleasure to revisit, in the Milford beachfront domain it has been all too common to see buildings, of an older nature, demolished in lieu of the latest trend, it was great to work with skillful builders Coast & Country Ltd and passionate clients to expand a house they love by developing an upper storey master bedroom suite and extend a wing out towards the seaward end, retaining the integrity of the past.

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Additions and alterations on a dilapidated villa including new custom designed pool development with sunken patio, pool house, outdoor fire with off-form concrete walls, paying homage to the military bunkers of Devonport. House construction by Jed Rice Builder, Pool construction by Coast & Country Homes Ltd. Interior Cabinetry by Richard Furze Design. Architectural Pool fencing and barriers supplied and installed by Glass Vice

Back of house before

Additions and alterations on a dilapidated villa including new custom designed pool development with sunken patio, pool house, outdoor fire with off-form concrete walls, paying homage to the military bunkers of Devonport. House construction by Jed Rice Builder, Pool construction by Coast & Country Homes Ltd. Interior Cabinetry by Richard Furze Design. Architectural Pool fencing and barriers supplied and installed by Glass Vice

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One of Devonport's grand old historic category B listed villas, required a total restoration together with the addition of new pool, sauna, decks, double garage with internal access and a new north facing verandah to improve indoor/outdoor flow .

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Cliff top Castor Bay - a comprehensive rebuild of a 50's weatherboard residence including a new pool development. Construction by Mark Conway of InHouse Design Builders.

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Additions and alterations - an existing 3 level transitional villa for absentee owners to provide a turn key finished product. North Shore Construction Ltd, Trinity Interior Design, pool and landscaping by Ron Dykeman from Bespoke NZ Architectural Landscape Design.

Prior to additions this house was run as a 5 star air BNB with 3 guest rooms located outside with no internal access. The house was returned to a family home with new kitchen and butlers pantry replacing inner guest room, reconfigured internal spaces and the addition of loggia for shelter and connection of spaces.

Additions and alterations - an existing 3 level transitional villa for absentee owners to provide a turn key finished product. North Shore Construction Ltd, Trinity Interior Design, pool and landscaping by Ron Dykeman from Bespoke NZ Architectural Landscape Design.

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Complete excavation of front site, addition of garage, new entry patio, stairs, roof top deck, internal access with downstairs bathroom. Construction by EarlyBird Construction

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Complete excavation of front site, addition of garage, new entry patio, stairs, roof top deck, internal access with downstairs bathroom. Construction by EarlyBird Construction

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Extensive additions and alterations to rear of villa, reinstatement of front verandah and garage to sleepout. Construction by Broswick Builders https://www.broswickbuilders.co.nz/ Interior Design by Cheltenham Road Interior Design. https://cheltenhamrd.co.nz/

Photography by Isaac Matz

Extensive additions and alterations to rear of villa, reinstatement of front verandah and garage to sleepout. Construction by Broswick Builders https://www.broswickbuilders.co.nz/ Interior Design by Cheltenham Road Interior Design. https://cheltenhamrd.co.nz/

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Devonport Villa - New garage, front entry and stairs, top floor verandah, outdoor fireplace & living areas, retaining walls. Planting plan design by Cilla Cooper. Construction by Jed Rice Builders.

Front garage before - no entry stairway

Rear garden after

Devonport Villa - New garage, front entry and stairs, top floor verandah, outdoor fireplace & living areas, retaining walls. Planting plan design by Cilla Cooper. Construction by Jed Rice Builders.

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Whenuapai Harbour House designed to replace an original well loved 1950's fibrolite bach outgrown by the family requiring a larger scale home. Construction by Mark Conway of InHouse Design Builders.

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Additions and Alterations, bathrooms, laundry, butlers pantry, storage utility.

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Honoured to have been asked to open the door of our own home (I designed in the late 80's) for the Rotary (sponsored by Bayleys )"2022 Homes of Devonport" tour. A well known fundraiser for Charity. On the day house was decorated in Christmas theme by Sandy. House Design: Fraser Gillies Garden/Landscape Design: Fraser & Sandy GIllies Interior Design: Fraser & Sandy GIllies.

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