Fox House

The restoration of an old villa in Fox Street, Gisborne presented a unique opportunity for the team at DStevens. Our strong background in residential renovations, working with the existing building character, saw that the villa was restored lovingly to fit our client's modern lifestyle.
When we arrived on site the house was in an extremely derelict state. Extensive renovations were undertaken to the foundations and roof of the existing 100-year old house - ensuring the building will continue to stand the test of time. Internally, the rooms of the house were reconfigured to create a more harmonious living space alongside a modern kitchen and dining room. Externally, the renovation included a complete refurbishment of the front verandah - reintroducing bespoke heritage features to existing columns and rebuilding the timber french doors to match existing. Inside and outside, the villa was relined and repainted with a fresh, modern colour scheme breathing new life into a grand old hallmark of Gisborne's inner-city suburbs.
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We are a locally-owned Gisborne construction business with over 70 years’ of experience in the New Zealand building industry.
Founded in 1955 by the late Derek Stevens, DStevens has built a reputation for delivering high-quality and enduring projects throughout Gisborne and the wider Tairāwhiti / East Coast region.
Our focus is on delivering a wide range of building services, including new homes, education and commercial buildings, alterations and additions, repairs and maintenance, kitchens, bathrooms, Rylock aluminium windows and doors, Louvretec opening roofs, and more.
We know from our experience that the most authentic, successful and enduring projects are those that reflect the people who inhabit them. We’ll work closely with you to understand your goals and challenges, looking for ways to deliver construction excellence that is tailored to you.
We’ll help you shape your vision – and then build it for you.
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