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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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This charming 60m² cottage, The Anchorage, in Karitane offers deceptive spaciousness, described as "like a Tardis". It blends old-world character with modern comforts, including restored sash windows with double glazing.

The property features two bedrooms plus a mezzanine, an open-plan living area, and a separate shed with sleepout potential. Located on Coast Rd with river-to-sea views, this well-maintained bolthole is ready for new owners to enjoy. It 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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