8 Wairangi Street - Wall Real Estate

Photography Dominique White

Take a peek inside one of New Zealand’s premium properties described as shabby chic with modernist undertones.

Located on the prestigious Wairangi Street (one of NZ most exclusive streets) this property was sold back in 2017 and was one of the most expensive houses to sell that year in New Zealand.

Previously owned by the Sultan of Brunei, the 1910 veranda waterfront villa is 1922sq m and features five bedrooms and six bathrooms. The property has beach access, a grand swimming pool and has been extensively renovated inside and out.

With a lot of dark corners, Dominique chose to overexpose where needed to get the best of the colours, tones and richness. From the furnishings to the kitchen, cabinets and extensive wall lightings, it was clear this property needed to be shown at its best using natural light.

Richlisters, Geoff and Justine were the owners of this multi million dollar Auckland mansion. Justine Ross said she and her husband had spent $4m: $3m on interior renovations and extensions and just under $1m on the exterior.

"It's shabby chic with modernist undertones."

 The 2016 NBR RichList estimates Ross' wealth at $70m, after he founded vodka business 42 Below, then sold it for $138m in 2006.