A Sanctuary of Care and Connection in the Heart of Franklin
Built on Care. Designed for Belonging.
Notre Dame Living is RamWall Group’s flagship development in Franklin — a boutique village of 23 architecturally designed, single-level homes within Pukekohe’s historic Catholic Precinct.
Located on land long associated with compassion and community, this project offers more than just housing — it offers a meaningful place to live well. Each home has been shaped with purpose, balancing timeless design with everyday ease.
Dignified Living Rooted in Legacy
Situated beside St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Notre Dame Living draws from over 140 years of Catholic and community legacy. Inspired by the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris — a timeless symbol of grace, strength, and enduring legacy — the name pays homage to the values that have long shaped this place. Once home to the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, this land has long been a place of compassion, care, and belonging. That spirit continues today, reimagined through thoughtful design and a vision for connection, wellbeing, and independence.
In the Heart of Franklin — Connected to All That Matters
Pukekohe sits at the meeting point of Auckland’s urban growth and Franklin’s rural charm — a place where modern convenience meets community warmth. Notre Dame Living is just minutes from Pukekohe’s thriving town centre, with easy access to cafés, retail, supermarkets, and local amenities. Healthcare and essential services are close by, including Pukekohe Hospital, general practices, and allied health providers. Excellent transport links connect residents to wider Auckland — with nearby train services, bus routes, and motorway access to both the city and the Waikato. This prime position ensures residents — and those who support them — can enjoy the ease of connected living, in a township rich with heritage and heart.
Designed for Life
Each home is crafted with universal design principles and certified to Lifemark® Level 4 — ensuring safety, accessibility, and long-term liveability. Open layouts, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and refined materials create calm, light-filled spaces where design supports daily life and comfort feels effortless.
Living Well, for Years to Come
Purposefully created for those aged 55 and over, Notre Dame Living responds to the need for housing that respects ageing, honours independence, and supports a life of quiet dignity.
From architecture to village planning, every detail has been considered through the lens of long-term liveability — enabling residents to age confidently in place.
A New Model of Independent Living
Notre Dame Living introduces a new kind of independent living — one centred on ownership, autonomy, and lasting value.
Each home is offered under a freehold title, allowing residents to retain equity and flexibility. There are no licence-to-occupy agreements or ongoing management fees — only the freedom to live fully and invest in what truly matters. For providers and operators, this represents an opportunity to extend independent living options — without the limitations of traditional village frameworks.
Let’s discuss how ownership-based models can align with your housing or service strategies.
Confidence in Delivery
With resource consent secured and site works underway, construction is set to commence in late 2025, with completion scheduled for 2026. Each turnkey home will be delivered to Ramwall’s high standards — reflecting the care, precision, and reliability that define every Ramwall project.
With construction commencing in 2025, Ramwall Group is seeking aligned partners to engage early — from potential operators to referral networks and strategic housing partners.
Our initial consultations and engagement with the local community and stakeholders are successfully concluded.
A special event to honour the site's history and bless its future, held with community members and partners.
The projected start of construction, bringing the vision for Notre Dame Living to life.
The completion of all 23 homes and community facilities, ready for residents to move in.
A Rare Opportunity to Shape What’s Next
Notre Dame Living represents more than a development — it’s an invitation to collaborate on something enduring. Guided by Ramwall Group’s philosophy of building with purpose and creating with care, this project unites design excellence, community impact, and long-term value. For residents, it offers independence and peace of mind.
For partners, it provides a turnkey, freehold village that delivers measurable social outcomes and lasting community benefit.
To discuss partnership opportunities or access the detailed project brief, contact our team directly.
