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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 Kerikeri home at 43A Edkins Rd offers a "treehouse" feel, built on timber pillars from the old Opua Wharf. Surrounded by native bush, this quirky property sits beside a large lily-pad pond.

The current owners, the Eastwoods, spent three years renovating the five-bedroom home, adding a bespoke kitchen and brightening the interior. It features a workshop and a garden room.

Perfect for buyers seeking a unique character home, it seeks enquiries over $1,300,000.

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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