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She’d never owned a home before buying this cute 1870s cottage. There was just one catch
A first-home buyer transformed a historic 1870s Wellington cottage into a character-filled home.
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A first-home buyer transformed a historic 1870s cottage at 9 Tonks Grove from an unfinished shell into a character-filled home. Purchased in 2010, the relocated cottage required extensive work to install utilities and complete the interior.
The finished 63m² home features high-quality finishes, a high stud ceiling, and a surprisingly lush garden. While the exterior is heritage-listed, the inside is modern, with reclaimed bricks from the original coal range used for the patio. This unique Wellington property is now for sale.
Before... Photo: SUPPLIED
..and after. Photo: TOMMY'S/TRADE ME
It has a 63m² footprint. Photo: TOMMY'S/TRADE ME
The kitchen. Photo: TOMMY'S/TRADE ME
Architect Craig Fafeita helped design the bathroom. Photo: TOMMY'S/TRADE ME
There are two bedrooms. Photo: TOMMY'S/TRADE ME
The ‘surprise’ back garden. Photo: TOMMY'S/TRADE ME
It is part of a historic precinct. Photo: TOMMY'S/TRADE ME
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