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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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Discover a unique, treehouse-style home at 43A Edkins Rd, Kerikeri, nestled beside a lily-pad pond and surrounded by native bush.

This quirky 1980s property features an angular design on large timber pillars from the historic Opua Wharf. The current owners have spent three years renovating the five-bedroom home, adding a bespoke kitchen and modernising the interior. It offers a peaceful, private retreat ideal for those seeking a distinctive home or weekend getaway, with 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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