Positioned on Dunstan Street in the heart of Ōtaki, this enchanting cottage is one of the original homes built for the area's early market gardeners, a rare and soulful offering, rich in history and full of charm.
Lovingly held and thoughtfully improved over more than three decades, the home reflects a level of care that is increasingly hard to find. Recent enhancements include new roofing (2025), complete with striking bullnose detailing to the front, alongside re-piling, re-wiring, re-plumbing, and re-lining, ensuring peace of mind while preserving the character. Exquisite wooden detailing throughout, a woodburner plus gas heating, underfloor insulation, skylights and a clever air transfer system keep the home truly cosy.
The home offers a flexible and inviting layout. Currently configured as one generous bedroom along with expansive living, a separate dining room, and a conservatory with underfloor heating, with clear potential to reconfigure back to two bedrooms if desired. The spaces feel warm, personal, and quietly timeless.
Outdoors, the property continues to delight. A classic covered front verandah sets the tone, while a private patio area and a generous garden create pockets to relax, entertain, grow, or simply potter. Established plantings and a sense of seclusion add to the magic, while rear access with a double high-stud garage with automatic door openers as well as an additional garage currently used to as storage and to house extra water collection.
For creatives, professionals, or those seeking a work-from-home lifestyle, the outbuildings offer exciting potential, be it a studio, office, or small business space, all just steps from your back door across the pleasant and incredibly private garden oasis.
Then there's the location, which is simply exceptional. Leave the car behind and enjoy easy walking distance to shops, cafés, markets, the supermarket, and transport. The beach, river and recreational areas are just a short drive away, adding another layer to the lifestyle on offer.
This is the sort of home that invites a chat with the owner over the fence. It has long been a place of intrigue for those seeking exceptional character in the area, and the current owner will be sad to say goodbye.
Perfect for a couple, a single, small business owner, or anyone drawn to homes with heart, history, and individuality, this is a rare opportunity to secure something truly unique and must be viewed to appreciate the offerings.
