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Heritage stone farmhouse in Mt Eden ‘brimming with potential’
A historic Mt Eden farmhouse ready for a new chapter.
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A historic Mt Eden stone farmhouse, Coldicutt House, is on the market for the first time in 40 years. This Historic Place Category 2 property, dating to the 1840s, is a rare example of a stone farmhouse on its original site.
Built from local basalt, the three-bedroom home retains significant character with polished timber floors and original sarking, alongside a modernised kitchen and bathrooms. It sits on a large 1262m² site, offering exciting potential for restoration.
Originally known as Coldicutt House, the house was built by English settlers William and Sarah Coldicutt who developed a smallholding here - at the time the location was considered to be on the outskirts of the city. Photo: Bayleys
The house was built in the Georgian style, with a strong sense of symmetry. Photo: Bayleys
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At the rear the house opens up to a vast area with fruit trees and overgrown topiary gardens - the site is 1262m². Photo: Bayleys
There’s an easy flow between living areas on the ground floor. Photo: Bayleys
Traditional panel-door cabinetry and modern appliances feature in the kitchen. Photo: Bayleys
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a second bathroom - they retain their original character. Photo: Bayleys
Although ripe for a renovation, the house is perfectly habitable. Photo: Bayleys
A shady veranda runs the length of the house at the rear. Photo: Bayleys
There’s plenty of magic in the property, with hidden gems to be discovered. Photo: Bayleys
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