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They bought an 1870s hospital sight unseen — now it’s time for a new chapter
Built in the 1870s, this building has bee a hospital, a hotel and a country store.
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A family is selling Rawene's historic Wharf House, a Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand Category 2 building from the 1870s. They purchased the former hospital sight unseen from Sydney and completed extensive renovations, restoring its unique character.
Key features include original kauri flooring and serene water views. The property is ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle or wanting to run a boutique hotel in the Far North.
Listed with Barfoot and Thompson, the asking price is $950,000.
The building has always been an important part of Rawene life.
The Post family at their Rawene haven.
The home was just a shell when they bought it.
The home's main hall, with some of that gorgeous kauri flooring.
The home has five bedrooms, each with ensuite. This is the "honeymoon" suite, room five.
Now it’s a beautiful family home, with an income.
The home is right on the water.
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