Region: Waikato

Steeped in history and rich in presence, this remarkable late 1800s kauri home stands as one of those properties that rarely become available. Built in an era where craftsmanship mattered, it carries the scale, detailing, and proportions that character lovers search for but seldom find.

From the moment you step inside, the sense of grandeur is unmistakable. Soaring stud heights, expansive rooms, and timeless architectural features create a home with substance and authenticity. Generous living areas provide space to gather, celebrate, and entertain, while the traditional wrap around veranda offers a place to sit back and appreciate the setting.

Having operated as a boarding house in recent years, the home now presents a genuine opportunity for its next chapter. It has been treasured, lived in, and cared for over time, and there is clear scope here to enhance, restore, and add significant value. For those with vision, the foundations are exceptional and the rewards could be considerable.

With multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, the layout easily accommodates extended family living, guest accommodation, or creative reconfiguration. The kitchen and living zones offer a practical base from which to further modernise while retaining the character that makes homes of this era so special.

Adding further flexibility is a separate two bedroom cottage, self contained and privately positioned. Ideal for extended family, supplementary income, or independent living arrangements, it complements the main home without compromising space.

Set within established grounds, this is a property with scale, history, and rare potential. Our owner is ready to simplify their lifestyle and pass this landmark home to its next custodian. Opportunities like this are scarce. Inspect and explore what you could create here.

After 27 years of ownership, this well-loved family home is ready for its next chapter. With the family now grown and moved on, the scale that once suited busy family life now creates a genuine opportunity for new owners to secure a substantial, well set up home. Set over two levels, the layout works easily for everyday living. Upstairs offers three well-proportioned bedrooms and the main family bathroom. Downstairs is where this home really shines, with a huge rumpus area that adds real flexibility. Whether it’s multiple living zones, work from home space, teenagers, hobbies or entertaining, the size and configuration allow the home to adapt to a wide range of lifestyles. The kitchen is well equipped for those who enjoy cooking, featuring a high-quality large stove and cooktop that will appeal to anyone who values a functional, hard-working kitchen. A wood burner in the main living area provides warmth and comfort through the winter months, adding to the home’s year-round appeal. Outdoor living is outstanding. Expansive decks, established gardens and a lovely swimming pool create a private setting to enjoy long summer days, entertain friends or simply relax at home. It’s a space that has clearly been enjoyed and offers a lifestyle many buyers are actively seeking. Internal access garaging, along with good off street parking, completes the package. The location is practical and well connected, particularly appealing for hospital workers and those needing easy access north or south. This is a home that has been cared for, enjoyed and held long term, now offering size, flexibility and lifestyle in one well-balanced property.