It is hard to find a better example of a heritage building in New Zealand. The Buller County Council chambers, on the main street of Westport, was built in1940 in 'Moderne' style with curved walls and windows. There are 6 Offices, a large foyer and a large meeting room. There are 2 toilets and a walk-in lockable safe. There are 2 carparks at the front and 2 at the rear as well as on-street parking. Most of the offices have in-built cupboards. It features stunning joinery, brass door handles and large leadlight windows. This building is high off the ground, has a long wheelchair ramp at the rear and a front porch facing the street. The heating is via a thermostatically controlled diesel burner which heats elements in each room. The interior and exterior have been recently painted. For the last 10 years this has been used as a Medical Practice and there are sinks in the offices. The floor is made of one inch thick tongue-and-groove heart Rimu, which is carpeted in all rooms bar one. If you love heritage buildings this one could be for you.
