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Old chicken coop was once a much loved home to family of 10

The old building at 1 Black St in Tokoiti, Clutha has seen better days.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 13 July 2026 | 3 min read
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A unique property at 1 Black St, Tokoiti, offers a rich history. Once a beloved home to a family of ten, the original 1910 building later became a chicken coop and is now a ruin.

The 3035m² section includes a portable cabin, septic tank, and water tank. Located just three minutes from Milton, it’s ideal for a tiny home or someone wanting space. Listed by Harcourts, this historic Clutha property is on the market for $250,000.

The interior of the old home. The family would have spent many nights together sitting around this fireplace. Photo: SUPPLIED

The property was used as a chicken farm for many years. Photo: SUPPLIED

The section is not quite large enough to be a lifestyle block, but you could have some chooks and a sheep on the section. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS

The current owner has put a new portable cabin on the site, but there is no dwelling. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS

It's on the outskirts of town, but it's not isolated. Photo: TRADE ME/HARCOURTS

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