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The good life calling: Old telephone exchange cottage is small-town charmer
The old telephone exchange has sweeping views across the harbour.
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A charming piece of local history, the former Akaroa Telephone Exchange, is now for sale. This relocated 1950s cottage has been renovated into a sunny, two-bedroom home featuring open-plan living and sweeping harbour views.
Key features include a wrap-around veranda, a large loft space for extra accommodation, and a 708m² section with productive fruit trees. Offering a quiet and sheltered lifestyle on Banks Peninsula, this unique property is listed with Bayleys and is being sold by auction.
The telephone exchange being moved to its new site overlooking the harbour.
The cottage has a plentiful garden and good outdoor living spaces.
Inside the cottage is light and bright, with contemporary decor.
One of the cottage's two bedrooms.
The large loft space above the garage.
The cottage still retains a old sign from its days as the local telephone exchange.
A veranda with a view.
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