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The small town where $350k could get you a three-bed home (and mansions are under $550k)
There are some lovely vintage houses in Taihape, it’s not all gumboots and State Highway 1.
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Discover Taihape, one of the North Island's most affordable property markets, where three-bedroom homes can be found for under $350,000. Renovated character cottages are available from just over $280,000.
Even substantial lifestyle properties, like a five-bedroom homestead on Ruanui Rd, are priced under $550,000. The town appeals to retirees, remote workers, and investors with its essential amenities and strong community, offering a quieter lifestyle balanced by its distance from major city centres.
The famous corrugated iron gumboot of Taihape.
The interesting little cottage at 31 Moa St, Taihape, Rangitikei could be yours for under $350,000.
The cottage has been renovated with character in mind.
The home blends modern style with heritage features.
This 1910 cottage has also been renovated and is move-in ready.
High ceilings and elegant decoration feature in this Kuku St cottage.
This elegantly renovated cottage on Kaka Rd would cost a fraction of the price of a similar home in one of the main centres.
The home has stained glass and a great view over the town.
You can even get a vintage farm homestead for a fraction of the cost of a similar home in the main centres.
The veranda makes the most of the rural view.
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