200 State Highway 1, Otaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, 5583, New Zealand
Very rarely does a property so steeped in such rich history come to the market on the Kapiti Coast. Having brought delight to locals and visitors for decades as ‘Loco Miniature Railway and Gardens’, this stunning and spacious late 1800’s character home and property is set on over 1.5 acres of established gardens. Stunning Northern Rata, Kauri and Ginkgo trees line the curved entry and a one-hundred-year-old lemon-tree, seen in photos from 1912, sits proudly on the lush front lawn yet still producing lemons for your tea!
Original detailing and inspired updates have been made with exquisite floorboards throughout the open living, dining, and kitchen areas. Beautiful high studs, new carpet in the four-bedroom wing and freshly painted throughout, this is a home exudes charm and personality whilst retaining the original flair. A very effective woodburner in the living room to keep you warm.
Large master with huge walk-in robe and ensuite and access to the alfresco covered dining and entertainment area acts like a huge third living space, with incredible pizza oven, views across the Japanese garden walkway, fire pit, sprawling lush lawns, box hedges, and ride-on train track! Indeed part of the Loco legacy will remain with the ride on carriages, track, and train shed for you to enjoy.
Workshop and garage, lovely and practical outbuildings, producing trees and gardens surround this home in this very private setting. Enjoy fence-line chats with neighbouring cows, five families of Kereru live here along with plenty of visiting native bird and bee life.
State Highway 1 work is planned for a move to the east of this property in coming years, a huge future win. Four minutes north of Otaki, equidistant to Manakau, less than one hour from Wellington.
So many families have enjoyed this property over the years, here is your chance to create the next chapter in the history of this truly remarkable rural character home and property.
