Here is your chance to slip into the Wānaka market in a way that feels both attainable and genuinely special. Tucked into the heart of Ripponlea and just two blocks from the lake, this cottage has a way of greeting you that feels almost cinematic – polished wood floors, stained glass glinting in the light, terraced gardens that immediately lower your shoulders and slow the day.
Inside, the home unfolds with an easy, lived-in charm. The kitchen, dining and lounge share the ground floor in a way that feels intimate rather than compact – the kind of space where winter dinners, morning sunlight and quiet evenings all make sense. A compact double bedroom here could work equally well as a home office. Above it all, the mezzanine master suite offers a peaceful retreat, with its own lounge space spilling onto a private deck. It’s a place to read, work, dream, or simply watch the world soften around you.
Warmth is a given here. Double glazing, new insulation, a heat pump, wetback wood burner, radiator heaters, and solar panels work together so the home stays cosy while quietly trimming the power bills in the background. The bathroom has been brought into the modern day with under-tile heating and thoughtful lighting that makes every day routines feel just a little more indulgent. A whole-house water filtration system allows you to drink and bathe in the clean, purified water your home deserves.
Then there’s the sleepout – a genuine bonus. Self-contained, with its own bathroom and storage, it’s currently hosting paying Airbnb guests. Whether you keep the income stream, make it a studio, or use it for visiting friends and family, it’s a rare and valuable layer of flexibility.
Step outside and the rear garden feels like a tiny world of its own: stonework paths, mature plantings, pockets of sheltered sunshine to sit with a book or a glass of something cold. And tucked discreetly among the greenery is the outdoor “Stoked” bath – a starlit sanctuary for end-of-day unwinding, the air cooling around you while the water steams.
Beyond the gate, Wānaka waits. A quick wander brings you to the lake for a morning dip, then on to Edgewater Resort for coffee and that famous scone, or onto the Millennium Track for a walk or ride into town. It’s all close enough to fold easily into daily life.
This freehold property is more than a step into the market – it’s a lifestyle ready to be lived. With our sellers heading north, opportunities like this don’t tend to linger. Register your interest early.
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Auction: 12:00 p.m. Thursday 29 January 2026 at NZSIR Wanaka (unless sold prior)
*Boundary lines indicative only