Heritage Reimagined

This Mt Hobson renovation brings new life to a much-loved home, carefully balancing its original character with contemporary living. The kitchen was completely reimagined, with a new skillion ceiling opening up the space and creating a lighter, more expansive feel. A new pantry and laundry, reconfigured bathrooms, refreshed bedroom and rear joinery further enhance the home's functionality and connection to the outdoors. Throughout the renovation, original features including pressed metal ceilings, ornate colonial cornices and generous ceiling heights were carefully retained, celebrating the craftsmanship and charm of the existing home. Completed in just four months, this project is a great example of how thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship can transform an established home without changing its footprint. Awards – 2026 Master Builders House of the Year Top 100 Auckland Regional Winner – Renovation $500,000–$1 million Gold Award – Auckland / Northland / Coromandel Region