Unique ‘BANANA House’ goes up for sale for $2million in New Zealand

Keep your eyes peeled for a bargain! Unique ‘BANANA House’ goes up for sale for $2million – but you better not mind the yellow décor

  • A home known as ‘the banana house’ worth about $2million is up for sale in Wellington, New Zealand
  • Four-bedroom home in the affluent suburb of Thorndon features a conservatory, wine cave and drawing room
  • It was modelled after Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire, UK, bought by the Queen in 1976 for Princess Anne

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An incredibly unique property lovingly known as ‘the banana house’ due to its curved shape is up for sale.

The four-bedroom home in Wellington’s affluent suburb of Thorndon, on New Zealand’s North Island, has been valued at around $2million.

With 10 rooms, including a conservatory, a wine cave and dressing rooms, the banana house boasts an historical elegance, with a number of richly-coloured rooms and ornate fireplaces.

An incredibly unique property lovingly known as ‘the banana house’ due to its curved shape is up for sale – but prospective buyers better not mind the yellow decor

The four-bedroom home in Wellington's affluent suburb of Thorndon, on New Zealand's North Island, has been valued at around $2million

With 10 rooms, including a conservatory, a wine cave and dressing rooms, the banana house boasts an historical elegance, with a number of richly-coloured rooms and ornate fireplaces

The four-bedroom home in Wellington’s affluent suburb of Thorndon, on New Zealand’s North Island, has been valued at around $2million

New owners will have unmatched views stretching across the picturesque harbour to Somes Island and from the city to the Hutt Valley. 

The home, which was built in 1875 by Dr. Alexander Johnston – a prominent provincial surgeon, is reflective of the era of when it was built.

Ray White Wellington City estate agent Ben Atwill believes the home was modelled after Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire, in the United Kingdom, which was bought by Queen Elizabeth II for Princess Anne in 1976.

The glass wing of the Gatcombe Park estate, which was built in 1814, is also crescent-shaped.

The vendor, who has owned the home for about 23 years, said it was always their favourite house in Wellington.

‘I loved how incredibly different it was.

‘It’s been a very good family home, great for entertaining. We’ll miss not only the architecture but also the single-level living and views – on some days it looks like cruise ships are parked on the lawn.’

The two large bedroom suites hold formal dressing rooms and en-suites with the master suite boasting enviable floor-to-ceiling wardrobing

Designed and built in 1876 by Dr. Alexander Johnston, a prominent provincial surgeon, the home harks back to an era of formality, sophistication and graciousness with its ten rooms purposefully designed to accommodate, whatever the occasion

With 10 rooms, including a conservatory, a wine cave and dressing rooms, the banana house boasts an historical elegance, with a number of richly-coloured rooms and ornate fireplaces

The relaxed and elegant morning room, ideal to retreat away from the world and read a book or two, or the more opulent and formal drawing room for hosting and entertaining

The relaxed and elegant morning room, ideal to retreat away from the world and read a book or two, or the more opulent and formal drawing room for hosting and entertaining

The glazed gallery, arguably the key feature to this home, allows for extraordinary light and natural heat to enter every room

The glazed gallery, arguably the key feature to this home, allows for extraordinary light and natural heat to enter every room

Features of ‘the banana house’:

Drawing room and the morning room 

Two large bedroom suites hold formal dressing rooms 

Three living rooms

A large wine cave

A conservatory and office

Overlooking Wellington and its picturesque harbour 

Mr Atwill said it was incredibly rare for a property of such historical significance to come to market.

‘There’s nothing else like this home anywhere in New Zealand. As only the second building in Wellington to be constructed from concrete, Goldie’s Brae has technological value for its innovative construction method and use of materials.’

Former notable residents include Lieutenant Colonel Ivon Standish and Silston Cory-Wright, significant engineer of the Lake Coleridge Hydro-dam in Canterbury in 1913.

The home, which is listed as Category 1, Historical Places Trust property, is for sale via tender.

The two large bedroom suites hold formal dressing rooms and en-suites with the master suite boasting enviable floor-to-ceiling wardrobing

The two large bedroom suites hold formal dressing rooms and en-suites with the master suite boasting enviable floor-to-ceiling wardrobing

Designed and built in 1876 by Dr. Alexander Johnston, a prominent provincial surgeon, the home harks back to an era of formality, sophistication and graciousness with its ten rooms purposefully designed to accommodate, whatever the occasion

Designed and built in 1876 by Dr. Alexander Johnston, a prominent provincial surgeon, the home harks back to an era of formality, sophistication and graciousness with its ten rooms purposefully designed to accommodate, whatever the occasion



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