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‘It’s a very nurturing little place’: Historic vicarage has century of stories

This early 1900s villa was built as a vicarage, today it’s a cosy family home.

Gill South
Last updated: 28 January 2026 | 4 min read
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A historic vicarage in Kohukohu, Hokianga, is for sale. Built circa 1905 for St Mary’s Church, this restored three-bedroom villa combines heritage features like kauri floors with modern updates.

The property includes a separate studio, a courtyard with an outdoor fire oven, and a sub-tropical garden. It offers a peaceful lifestyle in a creative community.

Listed with Barfoot & Thompson for $559,000, this home is an ideal sanctuary for artists, writers, or anyone seeking tranquility.

An early photo of the vicarage circa 1905.

The church is right next door.

The home has been thoughtfully updated.

The farmhouse-style kitchen.

There is space for a studio.

The garden is full of fruit trees and outdoor spaces for relaxing.

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Gill South Gill South
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