FOR SALE

8 KIRKMAY PLACE

ST. HELIERS

Privately elevated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the Tapper House (1957) is a rare New Zealand modernist landmark by Vladimir Cacala. A residence where international modernism meets a distinctly local sensibility. Its exaggerated rectilinear form appears to float above the site, fronted by full-height sliding windows with crisp grid joinery - timeless, elegant and remarkably current decades on. Inside, a dramatic double-height stone wall anchors the plan and choreographs light, flow and separation across the split-level 5-bedroom layout. Tongue-and-groove panelling, old-growth timber floors and seagrass wall coverings enrich the calm, gallery-like atmosphere.

True to its era, the kitchen retains joyful mid-century character-blue, yellow and white finishes, stainless benching and wall-mounted tapware-paired with generous glazing and effortless indoor-outdoor connection. Set on 1,384sqm (more or less) of largely unchanged grounds, the home invites you to simply enjoy its purity or introduce thoughtful contemporary touches while respecting Cacala's intent. Frequently featured in architecture tours, photo shoots and commercial work, it stands as a celebrated piece of New Zealand design heritage in a prized bays setting.

Minutes to Madills Farm, St Heliers and Kohimarama beaches, village cafes and coastal walks, and in zone for St Heliers School and Glendowie College, this is modernism, lifestyle and land-beautifully resolved.

For sale by Deadline Sale (unless sold prior) closing 14 November 2025. Open Homes: Sat & Sun 2:00-3:00pm.

METHOD OF SALE

DEADLINE SALE (14TH NOVEMBER)

Yi Wei Tang

Will Lowndes

M: +64 21 638 168

E: yiwei@auroragroup.co.nz

M: +64 21 139 5133

E: william@auroragroup.co.nz