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First-home buyer: Cute ‘hippie’ cottage a retreat from city life for under $400k
Finding an affordable property is hard – but there are still some gems out there, including this Buller cottage.
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Discover an affordable retreat in Granity, Buller District. This charming two-bedroom cottage at 125 Torea St offers a unique vibe with a warm timber interior, brick fireplace, and granite countertops.
Set in lush native bush, the property includes a separate sleepout, an outdoor bath, and an unfinished out-building, providing flexible space for a studio or workshop. It's perfect for first-home buyers or as a holiday home.
Priced at $327,000, this is a rare opportunity on the West Coast.
The interior is all ship-lap style timber.
There's a covered outdoor dining area off the living room.
The kitchen is a little on the snug side, but there's room enough to cook a meal.
The home has two bedrooms, and a sleep out.
The sleep-out could be great for guests, an art studio, or a work from home office - or perhaps all three.
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