22 Aldred Road, Remuera, Auckland, 1050, New Zealand

French-born architect Sholto Smith designed a handful of prominent homes in Remuera and Epsom which are textbook studies today.

Twenty-two Aldred Road is reminiscent of a country cottage an hour out of London. Sympathetically renovated and modernised, the 2-year makeover has resulted in a true to tradition Remuera home.

Centrally located off Victoria Avenue, and within walking distance to King’s Prep School and Victoria Avenue Primary, the property does lend itself to a small family or perhaps retirees downsizing and wanting to retain their gardening interests.

Set on a third share of 3, 871 sqm, the large volume of flat land is very appealing in such a highly sought-after location. The evergreen lawn was a labour of love and is big enough for a cricket pitch.

The 1929 build retains trademark features of the architect, such as the formal drawing-room fireplace, leadlight windows, the high gabled roofline, dark stained weatherboards, and a feature stable door.

Today the home features a brand new kitchen with high-spec appliances and Italian Calacatta marble tiles throughout the bathrooms with underfloor heating.

The elevated position provides a glimpse of the sea and wide valley views across to the ridge of Arney Road out to the Sky Tower.