From Ruins to Renaissance | New Zealand News
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From a forgotten, overgrown wreck in Remuera to a jaw-dropping architectural marvel, this Auckland property was a true “Indiana Jones” puzzle—until builders Phil Penney and Dina Helyen turned it into a luxury dream home. After navigating 98 pages of council approvals and months of red tape, they gutted the derelict site, rebuilt it from the ground up, and added a master suite, kids’ floor, and wellness retreat—all while preserving the wild bush. The original agents are stunned, calling it “mind-blowing,” and it’s poised to be the standout home on the street this spring.
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