116 Ruapehu Road, Ohakune, Ruapehu, Whanganui

With motivated vendors, all reasonable offers will be considered. With a change in circumstances, this property presents an excellent opportunity to secure a comfortable permanent residence or relaxed holiday base, where historic charm meets every day ease.

Rich in history and comfortable living, this 1920 Ohakune Railway Cottage is set on an elevated site within a quiet original settlement, well removed from the railway line and station. While its origins are proudly historic, the home has been thoughtfully updated by recent owners to deliver warmth, ease, and modern-day comfort.

Fully double-glazed, with a practical mix of aluminium and timber joinery, the cottage balances character with efficiency. Inside, the living spaces are warm and welcoming, featuring a wetback wood burner alongside a ducted underfloor heating and cooling system servicing every room. Wi-Fi control allows you to arrive to a perfectly tempered home, no matter the season.

Positioned on a large, elevated section at the town boundary, the outlook is a defining feature. Enjoy views of Mt Ruapehu to the north, sweeping semi-rural vistas across Ohakune around to Mt Taranaki in the distant wide western vista, delivering memorable sunsets.

Level rear access provides easy entry to the house via the deck and porch from a concreted parking pad. The outdoor setting is generous and functional, offering a spa pool, fruit and nut trees, vegetable gardens, and a relocatable berry cage or dog run. Supporting the lifestyle are a rustic wood and storage shed and the original weatherboard shed, power and a bench make it ideal for workshop or storage use.

The fully fenced section is complemented by low-maintenance hedging and ample room to enjoy both privacy and space.

Inside, the home comprises three double bedrooms, each featuring rustic ladder-style hanging storage. The living area is inviting with northern sun, opening through French doors onto the sunny deck and views beyond. The rear of the home accommodates the kitchen, a spacious bathroom, laundry and drying room, entry porch, and a separate toilet.

Comfortable, established, and quietly distinctive, this home is a presence on a popular town loop, often admired by walkers, runners, and cyclists passing by.