Original features of this 1880s style villa include the detailed verandah balustrading, stained glass, pressed ceilings, sash windows and native Kauri panelling. Completed in 1910 by a leading bushman as a spacious family residence, Kauri House now offers three private ensuite guest rooms and three lounge rooms – a billiard room, library and television lounge – furnished with antiques. Only three kilometres from the township of Dargaville, with many nice restaurants. Kauri House is set in three hectares of garden with abundant native birdlife including fantails, wood pigeons and seasonal tui. A swimming pool provides relaxation and exercise in summer only. Nearby is Doug’s forty hectare farm on which he runs steers. This land includes sixteen hectares of protected native bush. “Perfect accommodation, good host, these things make holidays worthwhile” Frank & Annie, Holland “Fantastic house and timber furniture, best we’ve seen” Gary & Trish, Australia
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