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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, features two distinct cottages on one title, offering an idyllic country lifestyle. The main residence is a charming blue vintage cottage with a rustic feel, log burner, and valley views.
A separate, original colonial cottage at the rear of the property provides a one-bedroom space, perfect for guests or extended family. Located on the beautiful Banks Peninsula, this home promises "slow living at its best" and holds great potential.
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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