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‘I’ve always been a MacGyver. I can fix anything: 81-year-old behind village’s famous Hobbit house restoration
Probably the most famous house in Himatangi.
The house had been built in the 1970s but fell into disrepair.
The house is full of curves.
Paul Johnson was drawn to the “uniqueness” of the house.
A special kitchen bench was made by Johnson.
There are two bedrooms.
The sunken bath was restored.
There is a retro vibe throughout.
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