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Inside the ‘staggering’ 1970s home that’s part A-frame, part cathedral
Striking 1970s A-frame cathedral-style home in Dairy Flat hits the market with bold, unconventional design
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A "staggering" 1970s home in Dairy Flat, north of Auckland, is on the market. The unique property blends A-frame and cathedral styles with four asymmetrical wings and an interior featuring exposed steel beams and floating levels.
Praised by design experts Mr Bigglesworthy, the two-bedroom house on five hectares requires restoration. Listed with Barfoot & Thompson for $1,399,000, it offers a rare opportunity for a buyer to either transform or demolish the unconventional architectural structure.
The three-storey home comprises steel framing that supports 'floating' levels, rather than enclosed floors. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON
The home sits on a more than 5 hecatre section. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON
Many features of the home appear to be bespoke. Photo: TRADE ME/BARFOOT AND THOMPSON
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