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Small-town, mountain views: This historic cottage is picture perfect
Farrier's Cottage in Clareville, Carterton has hit the market.
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The historic Farrier's Cottage in Clareville, Carterton, is for sale. Originally built in the 1870s for sawmill workers, this property has been lovingly renovated to blend its colonial charm with modern comforts while preserving its historical integrity.
Now a spacious three-bedroom, three-bathroom home, it features a modern kitchen, double glazing, and stunning mountain views. The property also includes a restored forge, now a workshop, on its 708m² section, offering a unique piece of Wairarapa history.
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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