Frank Sargeson House

[2] The flooring of the house is rimu timber, and the living room contains an open fireplace.

[3] In 1924, Frank Sargeson's family acquired the block of land at 14 Esmonde Road, Takapuna.

[3] In 1967, an additional room was constructed and was inhabited by Sargeson's friend and likely partner, Harry Doyle.

[9] After Frank Sargeson's death in 1982, his ashes were scattered under a loquat tree in the house garden.

[1] The ashes of Chris Cathcart, who founded the New Independent Theatre alongside Sargeson, are also believed to be scattered on the property grounds.

[10] The Frank Sargeson House is open to the public, however, visitors must be accompanied by a librarian due to concerns of theft.

The Frank Sargeson House living space.