1897 Tairua-Whitianga Road (SH25), Coroglen

If you have ever thought, “they don't build them like they used to”, here is your proof. This vintage Lockwood, built in 1966, has stood the test of time and is ready for its next chapter. With solid bones, warm timber character, and just enough patina to keep things interesting, this is a gem that could do with a polish.

Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and plenty of scope to roll up your sleeves and add value. Whether you are starting out, slowing down, or chasing a lifestyle change, this is a home where you can put down roots and make it your own.

Step outside and you will find a proper backyard orchard, the kind that keeps the fruit bowl full and the kids busy. Peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, a fruiting avocado, ingna bean, bananas, feijoas, blueberries, guava, sapote, quince, figs, persimmon, and citrus. It is part garden, part grocery run, and a good excuse to finally learn how to make chutney.

For families, the location makes life easy. Coroglen School is just 500m away, and the vibrant Coroglen Market, running from Labour Weekend through to Easter, is only 100m down the road, perfect for a Saturday wander, fresh produce, and a coffee.

You are also a hop and a skip from the Coroglen Tavern for an easy meal or a night out, with a couple of 'free' concerts from your deck in summer. Day to day life here is more about space, community, and a slower pace.

It is not perfect, and that is exactly the point. With a little vision and some effort, this could be something special.