[2] The Semadeni residence is a single story Edwardian bay villa constructed from brick.

[2] The Melanesian Trust Board sold lot 80 to Donald McLeod after the previous purchaser died without a will.

The property was constructed from bricks created at the local brickworks which were at the mouth of the Whau River.

[2] During the Second World War gun pits were constructed on both of Smith's plots to serve as anti-air defence.

[2] The Auckland Harbour Board purchased the land from Smith in 1951 under the Public Works Act.

This led for members of the community to complain due to rate payer funds being used for renovation and repair work on the building.