Comments on: 9 Balmoral Ln. David Allen.

By: John HOPKINS

John HOPKINS — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 06:10:33 +0000

Very curious to know what happened in the big quakes to the glassy Beaven house just above this one. I liked that house so much as a boy–also having been introduced to Peter–that my father finally caved in and bought a triangular piece of land on Balmoral Hill. Pity he never built on it, and sold a few years later!

By: Pip

Pip — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:04:23 +0000

This is our house. Unfortunately the February Earthquake has made it uninhabitable and it will be demolished. It was a wonderful home and took full advantage of the site. It was actually built in the early 70′s. We have all the original plans and hope to rebuild something similar (but a little more Earthquake proof!)

By: David Allen

David Allen — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:29:13 +0000

Hi Peter, pitty your house above mine leaked like a sieve!

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 02:38:47 +0000

The house is now a right off but will be replaced (permission permitting!). FYI the original plans were by David Allen.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:17:42 +0000

Peter, welcome to the internet, it’s an honour to have you. We’ll definitely seek out your design on Balmoral Lane, Stay tuned.

By: Peter Beaven

Peter Beaven — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:39:17 +0000

I think this house was by Vial & Bellaby and a good one. Sits gently on the ravaged hill and just below one I did.