Un Monument Architectural Au-Dessus du Bassin d'Orakei

Commissioned for the Kerridge family in the 1940s and designed in the American Modern style, this widely admired residence has been restored, rebuilt and extended by BDG Architects to an exacting contemporary standard. The character of the original is preserved. The ambition of the new work is unmistakable.

The house moves from a beautifully restored traditional front to a modern extension of steel, glass and concrete at the rear, a journey through architecture in which one era gives way to the next with quiet confidence.

Elevated above Orakei Basin, the house looks across the water to Mt Victoria, the city skyline and the harbour. The plan turns inward to a sheltered central courtyard and heated pool, a private setting for summer entertaining. A light-filled glazed gallery links the three-bedroom family wing, with generous living spaces at either end offering a choice of places to gather or retreat. The interiors are layered with premium materials, composed with the ease of a boutique hotel.

Smart home technology integrates security, entertainment and climate control, supported by ducted air conditioning and hydronic underfloor heating. Solid construction and custom full-height, steel-framed double-glazed doors and windows give the house a calm, private stillness.

The specification is exacting. The Italian Poliform kitchen pairs electronic drawers with solid oak joinery from Milan and a black toughened-glass island, with Wolf appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. In the family living space, a floating Australian jarrah ceiling forms the architectural centrepiece. The primary suite continues the standard, with a Poliform dressing room opening to an ensuite lined in black porcelain.

On Martin Avenue, one of Remuera’s tree-lined streets, the home is a short stroll from Knead café, Orakei Bay Village and the train station, and close to private schools and the Basin walkway. It is a residence for those who value a living environment shaped with intelligence and intent.
A landmark Remuera address.

Contact Andrew or Gary to arrange a private viewing.