The six-bedroom chateau at 913 River Road, in Queenwood, Hamilton, has been the home of prominent Kiwi and art collector Nancy Caiger for the last 33 years.<\/p>\n
When Caiger and her late husband Michael first visited the property while searching for a new home, he was convinced it was the one \u2013 and point-blank refused to view any more.<\/p>\n
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The property features signature Walker touches, including a spiral staircase and porthole windows. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
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The wooden beams and ceilings are a highlight. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe walked up the lovely spiral staircase in the turret and at the top you\u2019re looking out across [the river] to the golf course. We were fledgling golfers at the time, and as soon as he saw the golf course, it was love at first sight. It was paradise. He was sold straight away. I could not persuade my husband to look at any other house. It had to be this one,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Caiger also fell for the home\u2019s charms. \u201cEven though it was built in the 70s, it never looks dated. I love the very high rake ceilings. When you look up, you look at timber, and not a painted ceiling.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added: \u201cI like being on the river, so you\u2019re always looking across to St Andrews golf course. And I love the sunsets. But I\u2019m at that stage in my life where I need to look for a different style of living, so I\u2019ve moved into a lifestyle retirement community, and it\u2019s time to say goodbye.\u201d<\/p>\n
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– ‘King of NZ’ cuts his losses, slashes the price of $10m ‘goldmine’ <\/a><\/p>\n – Baa-gain: Tirau\u2019s giant iron sheep sell for over $1.5m<\/a><\/p>\n – Historic church building seized from cannabis grower now for sale<\/a><\/p>\n In her listing on OneRoof, Bayleys agent Jo Harris said the home, which has an RV of $1.7 million, sits on 1229sqm of land and is close to Swarbrick Landing.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is quirky, original, extremely liveable, and full of personality. From the circular tower and dramatic glazing to the timber-lined spaces, raked ceilings, unexpected rooms, and river outlooks, this is a property with character at every turn,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cFor some buyers, this will be a chance to secure and celebrate a rare piece of New Zealand architectural history. For others, it may be the opportunity to refresh, redesign, or explore the development potential of a substantial River Road site in an exceptional riverside position.\u201d<\/p>\n The house has six bedrooms and an RV of $1.7m. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n The skylight is another Walker touch that delights. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n Walker is one of New Zealand\u2019s most influential and recognisable architects, best known for his unconventional designs and whimsical homes, which feature turrets, curved roofs, porthole windows, and bold colours and castle-like forms.<\/p>\n His work helped shape Wellington\u2019s architectural identity and inspired generations of architects. Even decades after their construction, Walker homes continue to command attention in the property market.<\/p>\n Last year, a Walker-designed home in Lower Hutt sold within days of hitting the market. Vendor LJ Shaw told OneRoof<\/a> that the buyers were instantly smitten with her five-bedroom \u201ccastle\u201d on Stokes Valley Road. \u201cThey just fell in love with it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dc56241620983985c6cc2f03f3d112c2.jpg\")
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