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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 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 basalt farmhouse on its original site.

The three-bedroom home sits on a 1262m² section and blends original character, like timber floors, with modern kitchen and bathroom updates. Listed by Bayleys Ponsonby, it offers significant potential for restoration and will be auctioned.

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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