Historic Country Estate Beautifully Re-Imagined for Modern Life
61B Pratts Road, Ramarama, Auckland, 2579, New Zealand
Listed by: Neil Sharpe | Barfoot & Thompson
A Storied BeginningSteeped in history and beautifully re-imagined for modern life, The Old Coach House stands as one of Ramarama’s most admired heritage homes. Originally a rest stop for travellers journeying between the Great South Road and Thames in the early 1900’s, this timeless villa continues to offer comfort, hospitality, and enduring charm more than a century later.A Grand Country ApproachSet near the end of a quiet country lane, beyond electric gates and a newly concreted driveway, the home sits proudly on approx. 2.87 ha of landscaped grounds that reflect a perfect balance between past and present. High 3.6 m ceilings, intricate fretwork, and polished Rimu floors honour the home’s origins, while recent upgrades — 8 zone (individually controlled) full air-conditioning, full insulation, modern wiring, and 3-phase power — ensure year-round comfort and efficiency.Refined Family LivingInside, four beautifully proportioned bedrooms include two with their own ensuite bathrooms. The master suite features a walk-in wardrobe and double-vanity ensuite, while the second suite also includes its own walk-in wardrobe, ensuite, and wall heater. Two further bedrooms offer excellent storage and natural light.Elegant Places to GatherThe heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area — a warm, social space with a quality appliances, induction cooktop, wine fridge, and English farmhouse sink. Dining area windows slide wide open to generous wrap-around decks, creating seamless flow for entertaining. Two fireplaces anchor the living spaces with authentic country comfort — a wood burner in the lounge and an open fire in the family nook, an auxiliary room adjacent to the kitchen for those quiet winter evenings.A Rural Retreat so Close to AmenitiesOutdoors, the setting is both picturesque and practical: Approx .8ha of beautiful established protected native bush filled with birdlife including Kereru, Tui, Robins and many more, a fully fenced, modern tennis court, swimming pool, tiered gardens, three-car garage with EV charger, tool shed, and abundant (approx 2ha) gently sloping grazing in 8 fenced paddocks. With 3-phase power, re-done piles, and a recently concreted driveway, the property blends character with reliability — a rare find in today’s market.The Old Coach House offers the best of rural lifestyle living - history, elegance, and everyday ease — all just a couple of minutes from Ramarama motorway access, the planned Drury shopping development and train station, and within zone for Ramarama School and Rosehill College.Special Features• Historic late-1800s/early-1900s villa with coach-stop heritage• 2.87 ha (approx.) of landscaped grounds, native bush, and fenced paddocks• Four large bedrooms, including two with ensuite bathrooms• Zoned central heating/cooling, insulation, and upgraded piles• Open kitchen/dining with premium Bosch & Fisher & Paykel appliances• Lounge with wood burner, and auxiliary second lounge/Family nook with open fireplace,• Swimming pool, fenced modern tennis court, tiered gardens• Three-car garage with EV charger, tool shed, and 3-phase power• Electric front gates and newly concreted driveway• Zoned for Ramarama School and Rosehill College• Just minutes from Ramarama motorway access, the planned Drury shopping development and train stationThis is a fantastic opportunity for the discerning buyer to own a part of New Zealand heritage rarely available. Call today to arrange your viewing. Auction: 177 King Street, Pukekohe (Branch Office) on Thursday 4 December 2025 at 2:00PM (unless sold prior)
Highlights:
Historic late-1800s villa
Landscaped grounds with native bush
Premium Bosch & Fisher Paykel appliances
Listed by Neil Sharpe | Barfoot & Thompson
Highlights:
Historic late-1800s villa
Landscaped grounds with native bush
Premium Bosch & Fisher Paykel appliances
Swimming pool and modern tennis court
Wood burner and open fireplace
Three-car garage with EV charger
Electric front gates and concreted driveway
Zoned central heating/cooling
Four large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms