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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, Ruapehu offers a 1910 mill cottage and a modern tiny home for under $500,000, presenting a flexible and affordable living solution.

This setup is ideal for multi-generational living, allowing families to reside together while maintaining privacy. It also provides excellent income potential by living in one dwelling and renting out the other. The property combines vintage charm with modern convenience, appealing to character home enthusiasts and practical buyers alike.

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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