Waldyve King Residence (Former), 30 Brooklands Drive (1925)

This attractive bungalow was constructed for prominent New Plymouth businessman Newton King in 1925. The house was designed by noted New Plymouth architect Thomas Herbert Bates, who advertised for tenders for its construction in early August 1925.

Construction appears to have been delayed for some months, with a permit for its construction not granted by the Borough Council until 13 November 1925 – F. D. Payne was the builder, and the estimated construction cost was £1275.

It was the home of Newton's son Waldyve King from its construction until about the mid 1930s. It was later occupied by parks staff and latterly rented.

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Waldyve King Residence (Former), 30 Brooklands Park Drive New Plymouth, Draft Heritage Assessment (Hamish Crimp, 2019).