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Landmark ‘milk bottle’ house on market for the first time in 50 years
hodes House, in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, is on the market for the first time in 50 years.
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The landmark Rhodes House in Upper Hutt, designed by renowned architect Roger Walker, is for sale for the first time in 50 years. Known as the "milk bottle" house, this unique 1976 home features a soaring turret, steep roofs, and signature round windows.
Nestled on a steep, bush-clad section backing onto a scenic reserve, the property offers privacy and stunning views. The original owners are now selling this iconic home, seeking a new family to appreciate its distinctive 70s character.
The home is surrounded by greenery.
Roger Walker original vision for the property.
The downstairs living room is a cosy corner of the house, with an incredible view.
The sitting room, kitchen and dining room make up the heart of the home on the second floor.
This was once the third bedroom, but is now a sitting room/corridor to the extension.
Owners Beverly and Alister Rhodes at the home they commissioned in 1976 from architect Roger Walker.
"Every window is a painting really.".
The home is unique for many reasons, but chief among them is the condition the home has been kept in. The original bathrooms and kitchen are lived in, but in excellent condition - a rarity for homes from this period.
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