A RIVER, A LEGACY, A HOME!
Potential once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this heritage-rich property, regarded as the oldest home in Dargaville.

A rare opportunity to own one of Kaipara’s most significant and heritage-rich homes, Marriner’s House, which sits gracefully on the banks of the Northern Wairoa River. This character-filled villa combines historical provenance, architectural quality, and riverside lifestyle.

Built around the mid-late 1800s, the Marriner’s House retains its original kauri floors, exposed beams, loft children’s bedrooms, and inviting front verandah, all reflecting the craftsmanship and material quality of late 19th-century Northland architecture.

Modern updates, including a contemporary kitchen and bathroom amenities, along with heating that has been sensitively integrated without compromising the home’s heritage character (freestanding lounge fireplace and dining room heat-pump).

The residence offers approximately 160sqm of living space, featuring a generously sized lounge and dining, and modern kitchen, a large ground-floor master bedroom, two cute attic bedrooms/study, bathroom amenities including two showers, a small conservatory sunroom, and dining-room French doors leading out to a covered porch entertaining area.

Set on a generous 1,001sqm fenced section, the property also includes a large double garage with workshop area, and a roomy flat backyard that could potentially accommodate a Granny-flat sleepout if desired.

LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE:
• Within 1.5-2 km of three local Primary schools, and the local Intermediate and High schools
• A 15-minute stroll to Dargaville Shops, or a 3-minute drive to the Supermarket
• Approx 15 minutes to both Baylys Beach and Glinks Gully Beach, ideal for a morning dip, an evening stroll, and iconic west coast fishing
• Less than half an hour to stunning Kai Iwi Lakes
• About 50 minutes to Whangarei City
• Only a 2-hour drive to Albany, Auckland

Marriner’s House offers a unique combination of historical significance and riverside charm, as a gorgeous, character-rich retreat, and practical, spacious family-friendly living, all within easy reach of local schools, shops, and iconic Northland beaches.

This is a property where history, craftsmanship, and lifestyle converge, offering a rare opportunity to embrace Dargaville’s heritage while enjoying contemporary comforts.

NOTE: This property has been honoured with a Heritage-2 listing, recognising its architectural significance and contribution to the area’s historic character. (Explained in simple terms, owning a Heritage-2 property means you are free to modernise the interior, while keeping the home’s street-facing exterior in character to preserve its historic charm.)

Do contact listing salesperson Kathy Fray to receive an emailed copy of the Property eBook which contains extensive further information, including the Council’s Property File, the LIM [Land Information Memorandum], Property Title, Property History, and more.