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Unique home surrounded by bush worth pond-ering

A quirky Kerikeri home beside a lily-pad pond offers tropical style, bush surrounds and treehouse charm.

Kylie Klein Nixon
Last updated: 16 May 2026 | 3 min read
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A unique home at 43A Edkins Rd, Kerikeri offers a quirky, treehouse-like lifestyle. Built on large timber pillars from the old Opua Wharf, the angular house sits beside a lily-pad pond and is surrounded by native bush.

The current owners, the Eastwoods, spent three years renovating the five-bedroom property, adding a bespoke kitchen and brightening the interior. Ideal for buyers who appreciate distinctive character, this fun and unusual home provides a perfect retreat from the everyday.

The home is surrounded by native bush. Photo: TRADE ME/REAL

The home has two living rooms. Photo: TRADE ME/REAL

The kitchen was the first job the couple tackled. Photo: TRADE ME/REAL

The home has five bedrooms. Photo: TRADE ME/REAL

The garden room is a cosy reading nook. Photo: TRADE ME/REAL

The home overlooks a fish-filled pond. Photo: TRADE ME/REAL

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