Vogel House, Heritage building in Lower Hutt, New Zealand
The Vogel House is a neo-Georgian residence on Woburn Road featuring English architectural elements, designed by architect Heathcote Helmore and built by Walter Dyer in 1933. The two-story building displays typical English style characteristics with carefully crafted facades and interior spaces.
The house was built in 1933 for James and Jocelyn Vogel and later served as the official residence of New Zealand Prime Ministers from 1977 to 1984. This period shaped the building as an important location in the country's political history.
The house reflects the design preferences of wealthy families in the 1930s and shows how English architectural styles were adopted in New Zealand. You can see this blend of European influences and local craftsmanship in the building's details today.
The property is located on Woburn Road and is accessible via this street, with the current location being well-positioned. The owners plan to organize regular public open days once renovation work is completed.
Queen Elizabeth II visited the house during Robert Muldoon's tenure as Prime Minister, highlighting its importance in New Zealand's diplomatic relations. This visit remains a notable moment in the building's history.
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