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Heritage stone farmhouse in Mt Eden ‘brimming with potential’

A historic Mt Eden farmhouse ready for a new chapter.

Colleen Hawkes
Last updated: 2 April 2026 | 4 min read
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A rare Mt Eden stone farmhouse, formerly Coldicutt House, is on the market for the first time in 40 years. This Heritage New Zealand Category 2 listed home dates to the 1840s and is a significant remnant of Auckland's early farming history.

The three-bedroom basalt house sits on a large 1262m² site and is described as "brimming with potential" for restoration. It retains original character like timber floors while featuring a modernised kitchen and bathrooms, offering a unique opportunity for its next guardian.

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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