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Small-town, mountain views: This historic cottage is picture perfect

Farrier's Cottage in Clareville, Carterton has hit the market.

Last updated: 3 February 2026 | 4 min read

A photo from the 1870s shows the Lee family outside the cottage.

The sign from the Carterton District Historical Society details some of the cottage's history.

The home has been restored with love and care.

The kitchen has oak cabinetry and a Belling range.

One of the three bedrooms in the cottage.

The cottage has oodles of outdoor space.

The old forge at the bottom of the garden has been restored and is now used as a workshop.

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