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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, Kaipara, is for sale for $1 million. Originally built from kauri in 1884 beside the Kaipara North Head lighthouse, the home was relocated in the 1950s to 3 Signal Station Rd.
Now named The Kauri Kottage, it has been meticulously renovated to preserve its heritage charm while adding modern comforts. The property sits on the "shipwreck coast," known for over 100 historic wrecks that can appear after storms.
The sale includes the cottage and two large sheds. A qualified buyer may be offered a free weekend stay.
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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