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A rural property so charming, even the house moved out of the city for it

The property sits on almost 12ha of rural land and native bush.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 10 December 2025 | 4 min read
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Discover a historic Eastlake-style villa relocated from Auckland to a stunning rural setting at 725 Woodcocks Rd, Warkworth. This charming home retains its 1880s character with original fireplaces and timber floors, enhanced by modern bifold doors to embrace the outdoors.

Set on nearly 12 hectares of pasture and covenanted native bush, the property offers a unique country lifestyle. It features walking trails, space for hobby animals, and a separate self-contained sleep-out, all just minutes from Warkworth.

The home was moved to Warkworth from Mt Eden.

The view from the kitchen takes in the stand of mature nikau.

The home has been decorated in a style which suits the period of the home

The sheep are living lawnmowers.

The home has two reception rooms, including this formal living room which opens onto the verandah.

The kitchen is country style - cosy and easy to feed the family from.

The main house had four bedrooms

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