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From TV villain to villa vendor: Ex-Shortland St star selling family home

The house was built in 1890, and once served as a rest stop for travellers between the Great South Road and Coromandel.

Alan Granville
Last updated: 3 March 2026 | 4 min read
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Former Shortland Street actor Jaxin Hall is selling his family's historic four-bedroom villa in Ramarama. Built in 1890 and once known as the Old Coach House, the home blends original character with modern comforts on a 2.87-hectare estate.

Key features include:

- A solar-heated saltwater pool

- An upgraded astroturf sports court

- Central heating and modernised utilities

The property, listed with Barfoot & Thompson, boasts a pōhutukawa-lined driveway and abundant native birdlife, offering a unique chapter for its next owner.

Jaxin Hall as Scott Lawson in Shortland Street.

The home was once a coach house.

The statement chimney.

The home has all modern conveniences.

Dining room off the kitchen.

One of the four bedrooms.

The bathroom retains a historic feel.

The pool is solar-heated.

The court has seen lots of sporting action.

There are plenty of manicured lawns.

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