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First-home buyer: Cute ‘hippie’ cottage a retreat from city life for under $400k
Finding an affordable property is hard – but there are still some gems out there, including this Buller cottage.

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A charming "hippie" cottage in Granity, Buller District, offers an affordable retreat. This two-bedroom home features a warm, ship-lap timber interior, a cosy fireplace, and unique granite countertops.
Set in native bush, the property includes a separate sleepout perfect for a home office or guest room, an outdoor bath, and another unfinished outbuilding.
With an asking price of $327,000, it's an ideal opportunity for first-home buyers or as a holiday rental, listed with Arizto.
The interior is all ship-lap style timber.
There's a covered outdoor dining area off the living room.
The kitchen is a little on the snug side, but there's room enough to cook a meal.
The home has two bedrooms, and a sleep out.
The sleep-out could be great for guests, an art studio, or a work from home office - or perhaps all three.
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