A little inner-city workers' cottage in Christchurch, once home to a 20th century suffragette, is now completely rebuilt and hosting visitors from around the world.

Surrounded by bush, flooded with light, framed by warm timber and with views over a sparkling harbour, this recently renovated Nelson home feels like a permanent holiday destination.

Its hard to imagine that this stunning Tauranga home that exemplifies modern design and the beauty of timber as an interior focus, started life as a Beazley home.

It's not just Auckland facing increased demand for medium density housing.