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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 on the market. Built by woodworker Brian Cooper, the property features a rustic main house with hand-carved timber and includes the former Weka Workshop art gallery.
The 0.84ha section offers self-sufficient living with a productive orchard. Multiple outbuildings provide potential for extra accommodation, a studio, or a café. This character-filled property is ideal for creative individuals and is listed with Billy Kerrisk of Ray White.
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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