On the Northern Slopes of Remuera, properties at land value are almost unheard of.

And when they do appear, they do not last.

20 Walton Street is currently positioned at a level where the land alone justifies the decision. As a remarkable bonus, the purchaser secures one of the most enduring and awarded architectural homes in Auckland.

Positioned on the warm western ridge of Victoria Avenue, this modernist landmark carries architectural significance and an immediate sense of calm. Known as The Norris House, it was designed in the 1970s by Claude Megson and received a New Zealand Institute of Architects National Award in 1978, later reaffirmed with an Enduring Architecture Award in 2005.

Constructed in solid concrete throughout, with white plastered interiors and exteriors, the architecture is confident yet restrained. Dark stained Douglas Fir ceilings and beams provide warmth and contrast, while stained oak floors and tiled areas define the home's living zones.

Generous volumes, layered levels and internal bridges create connection between spaces. Overhead glazing allows light to move through the home as the day shifts. From the main bedroom, views extend toward Hobson Bay. From the family living areas, the sky becomes part of the architecture.

Courtyards provide privacy and shelter. The structure feels grounded and permanent.

Over the past 17 years, the property has been comprehensively upgraded, including a double skin membrane roof with fire resistant insulation, heating, security, irrigation and drainage improvements - all undertaken with respect for the original design.

What makes this offering extraordinary is not only the architecture.

It is the positioning.

Astute buyers will recognise immediately that opportunities of this calibre on the Northern Slopes are rarely priced to invite decisive action.

This is not a home to watch. It is one to inspect before someone else does.