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You think you’re buying one cottage. This Banks Peninsula property comes with two
The little blue cottage wasn't always on this site, but it is as vintage as it looks.
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A unique property in Le Bons Bay, Akaroa, offers two historic cottages on one title. The main residence is a relocated late-1800s cottage, painted Havelock blue, with a rustic country feel, log burner, and valley views.
A second, original colonial cottage provides a one-bedroom dwelling ideal for guests or potential rental income.
Set on Banks Peninsula, this property offers a "slow living" lifestyle with significant potential for a new family. It is listed for sale with Bayleys.
The perfect verandah for sitting and watching the world go by from.
Views from the blue cottage are stunning.
The home is packed with vintage features, such as this coal range, which heats the water in winter.
The guest bedrooms are tucked up under the pitched roof, in classic Victorian style.
The second, much older cottage sits just behind the blue cottage. It's a one bedroom, and has hosted friends and family over the years.
Inside the second cottage. It could be a charming little Airbnb.
There are a lot of mature trees on this slice of land. Slow living at its best.
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