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Anchorage cottage just 60m², but ‘like a Tardis inside’
The Anchorage in Karitane is a small crib that stops people in their tracks, but it's size is deceiving.
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This charming Karitane cottage, The Anchorage, blends historic character with modern comfort. Though only 60m², it feels surprisingly spacious, featuring two bedrooms plus a mezzanine level.
Key updates include restored sash windows with double glazing, an open-plan living area, and a kwila veranda. The property also has a separate timber shed with sleepout potential. Located across from the water with river-to-sea views, this well-maintained seaside bolthole is ready for its next owner to enjoy.
Cane chairs on the front veranda - a perfect way to while away an afternoon.
Like the owners before them, the Wrights ensured that any changes were in keeping with the traditional character of the cottage.
Exposed beams that follow the roofline reinforce a sense of space in the tiny crib.
A mezzanine floor reached by a ladder provides an additional sleeping space.
Painted boards form the cabinet doors in the kitchen that’s perfectly in keeping with tradition.
Space is maximised at every turn.
This is one of two bedrooms in the cottage.
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