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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 dates to the 1840s and is a rare example of a basalt farmhouse on its original site.
The three-bedroom home sits on a 1262m² section and retains significant character, including timber floors and dormer windows, alongside modernised bathrooms. Listed by Bayleys Ponsonby, it offers exciting potential for restoration and is available by auction.
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
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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