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Anchorage cottage just 60m², but ‘like a Tardis inside’

The Anchorage in Karitane is a small crib that stops people in their tracks, but it's size is deceiving.

Colleen Hawkes
Last updated: 12 December 2025 | 4 min read
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A charming 60m² cottage in Karitane, The Anchorage, is for sale. Described as "like a Tardis," it feels surprisingly spacious, featuring two bedrooms plus a mezzanine.

The property blends character with modern updates, including restored sash windows with double glazing and an open-plan living area. A kwila veranda and a separate timber shed on the 468m² section add extra utility.

Located across from the water with river-to-sea views, this waterfront bolthole is priced at $675,000.

Cane chairs on the front veranda - a perfect way to while away an afternoon.

Like the owners before them, the Wrights ensured that any changes were in keeping with the traditional character of the cottage.

Exposed beams that follow the roofline reinforce a sense of space in the tiny crib.

A mezzanine floor reached by a ladder provides an additional sleeping space.

Painted boards form the cabinet doors in the kitchen that’s perfectly in keeping with tradition.

Space is maximised at every turn.

This is one of two bedrooms in the cottage.

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