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Masterpiece from Middle-earth, unique home on market for first time in 30 years
Brian Cooper built the home for his wife Karen, as a gift for her birthday
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For the first time in 30 years, a unique, handcrafted home in Golden Bay is for sale. Built by woodworker Brian Cooper, the property features a rustic main house with hand-carved timber and several outbuildings, including the former Weka Workshop gallery.
Set on 0.84ha of productive land with an orchard, the property offers a self-sufficient lifestyle. It's ideal for artistic individuals or extended families, with potential to convert buildings for accommodation or a business.
Brian and Karen Cooper at home in their Golden Bay property, Weka Workshop
The home is full of Brian Cooper’s hand-hewn work.
One of Brian’s monumental pieces of furniture.
The bathroom feels like a Scandinavian sauna.
The gallery and workshop are nestled into the bush.
The gallery could be converted into a residence, or re-opened as a gallery.
The studio Cooper built for Karen
There’s also a sleep-out.
The property is packed with rustic charm.
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