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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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A unique property in Manunui offers a 1910 mill cottage and a modern tiny home for $469,000. This setup is ideal for multi-generational living, allowing families to live closely while maintaining independence.

Alternatively, it presents a great home and income opportunity—live in one dwelling and rent the other. The property features a character-filled main house on a large section with garden space. Agent Tim Burton highlights its appeal for those seeking an affordable lifestyle.

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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