POINT CHEVALIER CALIFORNIAN BUNGALOW

Every old bungalow has a personality. The job is knowing which parts to keep.

This 1920s Point Chevalier Californian bungalow had plenty to work with - not least an original front door, its glass etched with a tui, that set the tone from the street. The renovation took its cues from details like this. Quirks were celebrated rather than corrected, and the existing footprint was rethought entirely around how a family actually lives.

The original bungalow now holds a generous master suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, three further bedrooms, a secondary lounge, and a master bathroom - all leading down a hallway that builds quiet anticipation for what lies ahead.

A step down at the rear marks the shift. The extension was designed to make the most of its volume - vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, skylights, polished concrete floors, and a full-height glazed gable that frames the garden and fills the space with light. Kitchen, dining, and living flow without interruption, opening completely to the outdoor entertaining area through stacking sliders. Beyond the deck, a concrete outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen, spa, and saltwater swimming pool. The garden throughout designed by Xanthe White.

Old bones. A new way of living in them.

Project Scope: concept design, developed design, resource consent, building consent, on-site monitoring.

Build by Mcintosh Build

Gardens by Xanthe White

Visuals by Sam Warner

Outdoor entertaining deck with louvre pergola, outdoor kitchen, concrete fireplace, spa and saltwater pool — 1920s Point Chevalier Californian bungalow renovation by Macfie Architecture Auckland.
Open-plan kitchen, dining and living with stone island, timber cabinetry, polished concrete floors, vaulted ceilings and built-in bookshelves — 1920s Point Chevalier Californian bungalow renovation by Macfie Architecture Auckland.
Bespoke kitchen with full-height timber cabinetry, stone splashback, lit island with under-bench lighting and vaulted ceilings — 1920s Point Chevalier Californian bungalow renovation by Macfie Architecture Auckland.