55 Moresby Ave, Waihi, Hauraki, Waikato, 3610, New Zealand

This is more than a heritage, colonial home. It’s embedded in Waihi’s history – the original doctors’ rooms. The name Hetherington is synonymous with this residence – and Waihi itself. While the home has long been a private residence, it still bears the dignity and stately character of its origins.

A sympathetic renovation has carefully embodied the home’s character, while ensuring modern-day comfort and elegance. If size and space is on the wish list, this is definitely the place to come to. Entertainers will love the extent to which the house and outdoor flow has been enhanced.

The kitchen engages the original character, paying tribute to its era. Functional workstations cater for large gatherings, a breakfast bar for bar-stool chatter, while its independence from formal dining is a nice touch from the past. Great flow connects both the kitchen and family hub with the drawing room at the front of the home.

It’s the extension outside that really enhances this the entertainment factor. A large sheltered alfresco area focuses on a large open fireplace. Linked with the herb garden behind, this is a cook’s dream.

Smart renovation of the original waiting room has incorporated self-contained accommodation. With its own entrance from the portico off the drive, this one-bedroom suite is a multi-purpose area – be it for work, family or Airbnb.

Considerable parking at the rear allows numerous vehicles, alongside a separate double garage and workshop. Being fully fenced and fringed with established trees and shrubs, there’s an air of mystery, which adds intrigue to the property.

Graceful and formal, the lamppost greeting honours a bygone era when doctors made this their home. Complete with a flagpole to hoist residency – locals will curiously await to see who this home’s next resident will be.