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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, treehouse-style home at 43A Edkins Rd, Kerikeri, offers a quirky retreat surrounded by native bush and a large lily-pad pond.

The distinctive home features timber pillars recycled from the old Opua Wharf. Current owners Jeanette and Bill Eastwood have extensively renovated the five-bedroom property, adding a bespoke kitchen and brightening the interior while retaining its character. It's an ideal property for buyers who appreciate unique architecture and a tranquil, private setting. Enquiries over $1,300,000 are invited.

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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