The McNicol Homestead in Clevedon was built in 1878, and home to a museum. Photo: Supplied
A delicate heritage building that provides a glimpse of how life was once in the Pohutukawa Coast area will undergo a facelift soon.
McNicol Homestead, in south Auckland's Clevedon, will have repairs from August for three months.
Set in attractive grounds in a rural area, the homestead was once home to one of the original settlers to the district.
The Franklin Local Board said the homestead was built in 1878, about a century-and-a-half ago, and was currently used as a house museum.
The Clevedon and Districts Historical Society, who have leased the place since 1980, also use it as a place for local activities such as painting and craft.
"Renewal work is needed to meet the building code and seismic and asbestos requirements," the board said.
"All going well the place should be looking good in late November."
The McNicol Homestead, a two-storey house, overlooked the Wairoa River and the Clevedon Valley.
According to Auckland Council's heritage team, McNicol Homestead was one of 141 scheduled historic heritage places in the Franklin District.
This includes places that were scheduled based on their archaeological values. Of these, 78 are buildings.
McNicol Homestead was one of a few historical buildings in south Auckland being renewed, including the Nathan Homestead in Manurewa.
Nathan Homestead closed for more than a year in July for seismic strengthening.
The homestead was used for arts and community events, including pottery, exhibitions, visual arts classes, jewellery making, and a cafe.
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