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The good life calling: Old telephone exchange cottage is small-town charmer
The old telephone exchange has sweeping views across the harbour.
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A unique cottage, once the Akaroa Telephone Exchange, is for sale on Banks Peninsula. Relocated in the 1990s, the historic building offers sweeping harbour views.
The current owner renovated the property to create a sunny, open-plan two-bedroom home. It features a wrap-around veranda, a large loft space for extra accommodation, and a 708m² section with mature fruit trees.
This charming piece of local history, listed with Bayleys, offers a quiet and sheltered lifestyle.
The telephone exchange being moved to its new site overlooking the harbour.
The cottage has a plentiful garden and good outdoor living spaces.
Inside the cottage is light and bright, with contemporary decor.
One of the cottage's two bedrooms.
The large loft space above the garage.
The cottage still retains a old sign from its days as the local telephone exchange.
A veranda with a view.
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