Colonial Homestead for Sale in Tokarahi, Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand

Authentically Restored Historic Homestead(1878 )

A rare opportunity to own one of North Otago’s landmark properties. The Tokarahi Homestead is offered for sale for only the third time in its history.

The Homestead was built at the centre of the historic Tokarahi Estate in 1878 and extended significantly in 1891. Surrounded by the unique North Otago landscape of mountains and rolling farmland amidst dramatic limestone formations, it is located 40 km inland from historic Oamaru on the South Island’s East coast.

This property will appeal to a buyer who is looking to make a lifestyle change to that special, ‘once in a life time’ home. Who appreciates the uniqueness of this historic limestone homestead and is keen to escape the hurly-burly of city or suburban life and live in a beautiful rural setting.

This historic 19th century limestone homestead has been authentically and lovingly restored over 6 years. Major restoration work has been carried out both inside and out to recreate the ambience and style of a colonial country gentleman’s estate house, yet with all the modern facilities today’s living demands.

Listed by the Historic Places Trust (Category 2), the homestead is surrounded by approximately 4 acres of gardens, lawns and woodland, in a farming area of North Otago, (Tokarahi) just half an hour from Oamaru, a rapidly developing heritage, eco and geo tourism destination, population 13,000 approx.

Tokarahi Homestead is currently operating as a boutique lodge. There is an adjoining "Servant's Quarters" (Area 100 m2) partially completed with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom operational + other enclosed spaces.

Selling Price: US$ 785,000 (This is approximately NZ$ 1,000,000 )

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