Nathaniel Bartlett squinted at the Wellington sun. He imagined his future farm homestead. He and his wife, Sarah, had arrived in Wellington in 1842. They hailed from Somerset, England. They carried the hopes of a better life, partially funded by Lord Portman. By 1862, their dreams materialized at 26 Oxford Street in Tawa Flat. The Historic Farm Homestead stood as a testament to their hard work. This homestead became a local landmark. It reflects the growth of suburban Tawa. It began as a small farming settlement in the mid-19th century. The Bartletts had cleared land, raised livestock, and even leased a portion for the Tawa Flat School in 1859. The Historic Farm Homestead witnessed the changing landscape around it. In 1906, the Bartlett farm became one of the first subdivisions in Tawa. The land west of Kenepuru Stream housed the Ranui Golf Club around 1922, with the Historic Farm Homestead serving as its clubhouse. The golf course closed around 1930. The homestead transitioned into a residential home. It has seen alterations and additions. Despite these changes, the Historic Farm Homestead retains its charm. It’s a reminder of the Bartlett family’s legacy. It stands as a symbol of Tawa’s evolution from farmland to suburb.
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