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Lighthouse keeper’s house on shipwreck coast is a treasure
The lighthouse keeper’s house and the lighthouse once sat next to each other, before the house was relocated.
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A historic lighthouse keeper's house in Pouto, The Kauri Kottage, is for sale for $1 million. Built in 1884 from kauri, it once sat beside the Kaipara North Head lighthouse on the notorious "shipwreck coast."
Meticulously renovated to preserve its heritage, the three-bedroom home features original kauri and period details. The property includes two large sheds perfect for boats or campervans, all located near the new Pouto Wharf.
Listed with Arizto Real Estate, it offers a unique piece of history.
The lighthouse is one of only a small number of remaining timber lighthouses in New Zealand. It has a Historic Place Category 2 listing with Heritage New Zealand.
The owners are offering a qualified buyer the chance to spend a free weekend at the cottage so they can experience exactly what’s on offer, both at the property and in the area.
While no structural changes were made to the house, the restoration has transformed the interior. The kauri floorboards are 1-inch thick.
There’s a new kitchen designed in keeping with tradition.
The owners say in places they peeled through seven layers of paint, stripping every single board, inside and out, back to the bare timber.
The house is currently set up to host guests - the owners live close by.
Despite its small size, the cottage has three bedrooms.
Painting all the rooms the same shade of light grey has increased the sense of space.
Even the refitted bathroom maintains the period style.
Free weekend for ‘qualified buyer’
There are many antique fixtures and fittings in the house. An old newspaper features behind the glass splashback.
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