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Multi-generational living on a budget: 1910 cottage with tiny home for under $500k

A 1910 cottage and tiny home package offers affordable living and rental potential under $500,000.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 4 June 2026 | 2 min read
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This unique Manunui property features a 1910 cottage and a modern tiny home for under $500,000. It’s an ideal solution for multi-generational living or a home and income opportunity.

The vintage "mill cottage" offers original character, while the separate tiny home provides modern comfort. Situated in the affordable Ruapehu region, this property offers a self-sufficient lifestyle with a strong community feel, close to outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.

The home has all the cosy comforts you could want in a vintage home. Photo: TRADE ME/TALL POPPY

The home has a separate living room and dining room. Photo: TRADE ME/TALL POPPY

There are three double bedrooms. Photo: TRADE ME/TALL POPPY

In the back yard, there's a one bed tiny home with its own little porch. Photo: TRADE ME/TALL POPPY

The Tiny Home is compact, but cosy. Photo: TRADE ME/TALL POPPY

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