PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Old Station Master’s Residence Charm
Step into a living piece of Northland history with this beautifully restored Old StationMaster’s Homestead – a spacious 4-bedroom, 146sqm character residence set on a generous 2428sqm (over half-acre) section in the heart of Donnellys Crossing.
Originally built around the late 1800s to early 1900s, this was once the residence of the Station Masters for decades on the Kaihu Valley railway line. Though the trains have long ceased their journeys, the home remains a proud reminder of the region’s golden age of timber and transport. Today, it has been lovingly brought back to life, with much of the restoration work already completed but a few finishing touches left to make it truly yours. Think Ponsonby character, country serenity, and timeless charm – without the city price tag.
Inside, you’ll find light-filled living spaces, high ceilings, and beautiful timber features that exude warmth and authenticity. The atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming – a home that feels steeped in story, yet refreshingly liveable. Outside, the generous section offers plenty of room for gardens, pets, or simply relaxing beneath the mature trees, surrounded by native bush and rural scenery, and naturally bordered by the Waima River.
Adding even more value, there’s a separate approx 55sqm (7.8m x 7.0m) Workshop [signed-off with its CCC] ready for you to finish the interior as you choose, or potentially convert it into a teen pad sleep-out, or even attain consent to turn it into a habitable AirBNB/guest-wing.
(There is also a 6.3m x 2.5m Shed on site too.)
Donnellys Crossing itself is a small, friendly Northland valley village near the gateway to Waipoua Forest, home of Tāne Mahuta. The area offers a tranquil rural lifestyle surrounded by farmland and native bush, with easy access to both west coast beaches and key regional towns.
Approximate distances:
• 10 mins to Aranga Primary School
• 15 mins to local G.A.S. station for essentials
• 30 mins to Kai Iwi Lakes
• 40 mins to Dargaville & Woolworths Supermarket
• 40 mins to Baylys Beach on Ripiro (NZ’s longest drivable beach)
• 1 hr to Opononi & Omapere in Hokianga Harbour
• 1.5 hrs to Whangārei City
• 2.5 hrs to Silverdale, Auckland
Owning the Old StationMaster’s Homestead isn’t just buying a property – it’s becoming part of the story of Northland, where history lingers in the timber, the river water trickling lulls you to sleep, and the charm of yesteryear meets the comfort of today.
For a copy of the Property eBook (containing more information) and/or to arrange a private viewing, do contact the listing salesperson Kathy Fray.
E: kathy@fnkaipara.co.nz
M: 027-4364750
