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‘It’s a very nurturing little place’: Historic vicarage has century of stories

This early 1900s villa was built as a vicarage, today it’s a cosy family home.

Gill South
Last updated: 28 January 2026 | 4 min read
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A historic vicarage in the Hokianga Harbour village of Kohukohu is for sale. Built circa 1905 for St Mary’s church, this restored three-bedroom villa features classic kauri floorboards and high ceilings alongside modern updates.

The property includes a separate studio ideal for creatives and a courtyard with an outdoor fire. Kohukohu is a quiet, artistic hub known as a "nurturing little place" and a dark sky sanctuary, offering a peaceful lifestyle just a ferry ride from Rawene.

An early photo of the vicarage circa 1905.

The church is right next door.

The home has been thoughtfully updated.

The farmhouse-style kitchen.

There is space for a studio.

The garden is full of fruit trees and outdoor spaces for relaxing.

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Gill South Gill South
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