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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 for $559,000. Built circa 1905 for St Mary’s church, this restored villa retains its character with kauri floors and high ceilings while offering modern updates.

The home features three bedrooms, a farmhouse kitchen, and a separate studio. Kohukohu is known as a quiet, "nurturing little place" and a hub for creatives, offering a unique community lifestyle in a dark sky sanctuary.

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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