61 River Road, Dargaville, Kaipara, Northland, 0310, New Zealand
Discover the rare opportunity to own Marriner’s House – one of Dargaville’s most historic villas, set on the banks of the Northern Wairoa River. This late-1800s home blends heritage character with thoughtful modern upgrades, offering a warm and inviting lifestyle.
Original features include kauri floors, exposed beams, a classic front verandah, and two charming attic rooms. Contemporary updates enhance everyday living, with a modern kitchen, refreshed bathroom amenities, a freestanding lounge fireplace, and a heat pump in the dining area-all integrated with respect for the home’s character.
The home offers approx. 160sqm of living space, including a generous lounge, dining room, modern kitchen, a spacious ground-floor master bedroom, two attic bedrooms or study spaces, two showers, a cosy conservatory sunroom, and covered outdoor dining accessed through French doors.
Set on a flat and fenced 1,001sqm section, the property includes a large double garage with workshop space and a roomy backyard with potential space to add a sleepout (subject to Council requirements).
Location highlights:
• 1.5-2km to Primary, Intermediate, and High Schools
• 15-minute walk to town, 3-minute drive to the supermarket
• Around 15 minutes to Baylys Beach or Glinks Gully
• Less than 30 minutes to Kai Iwi Lakes
• About 50 minutes to Whangarei
• Approximately 2 hours to Albany, Auckland
Marriner’s House offers a special blend of heritage, charm, and practicality-an appealing family home or character-filled retreat close to schools, shops, and Northland’s iconic west coast beaches.
