Steve Hood

Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior) If you’re looking for the convenience of urban living, a central city bolt hole, or a lucrative Triple GZ rental investment, this opportunity needs to be at the top of your list.Set on the upper floor of this iconic 1920’s character building, this smart 2-bedroom apartment offers space and security, plus being at the rear of the block, it benefits from a peaceful outlook to Maungawhau Mt Eden.The heart of the home is a spacious open plan living / dining / kitchen area, with the balcony off the kitchen cleverly enclosed to add even more space. Two generous double bedrooms, each with their own wardrobes, share the combined bathroom.Off-road parking is provided for one vehicle, but commuting into town couldn’t be easier with regular buses running back and forth. You’re also just 400m to Mt Eden’s vibrant village with its array of shops, cafes, and restaurants.Or you may just opt to take a wander along one of the many pathways running over the mighty Maunga, which is quite literally on your doorstep.The AGS, EGGS, MAGS and Auckland Normal Intermediate, and Mt Eden Normal School zoning may particularly appeal to a small family, making this a valuable investment proposal, or you may prefer to enjoy this chic city-fringe home for yourself. Whatever you choose, we welcome you to come and see why these timeless apartments are so popular – and why you should seriously consider taking advantage of this buyer’s market.

As you sit back and relax in the sun-filled garden of this beautifully presented home, it's hard to believe how close you are to... well... everything. But for the past 23 years, the present owners have cherished this centrally located sanctuary, where they've indulged in their passions - music, art, and photography - inspired by the peaceful sanctuary around them. The home itself has been perfectly practical - 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms upstairs, including a sizable master suite; open plan kitchen / dining / living downstairs, flowing out to the NW facing deck where long afternoons are spent enjoying the much-loved garden and entertaining friends. The garden continues around the house and includes the perfect spot for a spa, hidden away from the rigours of city life. A double internal-access garage, separate laundry and downstairs powder room complete the accommodation. But the real benefit of this home is that you're set back, down a right of way, from one of the most popular routes into the city, with its regular bus services and Kingsland Train Station just 5 minutes' walk away, putting you within easy access of the CBD. For relaxation during the evenings and weekends, Kingsland's hugely popular cafes, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance, and for the sports or music fan, Eden Park is only a few minutes away. You may be an executive couple looking for easy, low maintenance living near the city, or a family wanting to buy in the school zone that includes the highly regarded Kowhai Intermediate and Mt Albert Grammar. You may be a couple looking to downsize or wanting a centrally located lock-up-and-leave. Whoever you are, you'll find it hard to believe that such an affordable home can be in such a central location, yet it offers so much respite from the bustle of city living. We welcome you to come and see for yourself that this is possible at 101b Sandringham Rd, and we'd love to see you at an Open Home.

NOW COMMITTED TO SELL MORE THAN $500K BELOW CV If you're looking for a central Auckland home with 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, expansive views, indoor/outdoor flow to a huge garden with swimming pool - and you want to pay significantly below CV - you need to come and view this substantial Greenlane property. The vendors have committed to relocating, and the sooner they sell, the sooner they can move. Time is of the essence, which presents the perfect opportunity for the astute buyer looking for potentially the best buy in this area. This well-maintained weatherboard 1960's home, set on a 1,229m2 freehold title, offers versatile living for the modern family. On the main level, you have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a substantial kitchen / dining / living room with a picture window offering views across the suburb. On the lower entrance level, your extended family, teenagers, or lodgers can enjoy their own space with a bedroom, living room and bathroom to themselves. The 'wow' factor continues throughout the huge freehold section, extensively landscaped by the present owners to offer the outdoor entertaining and pool area, plus plentiful parking for at least 5 vehicles. There's also a generous lawn for games of soccer or backyard cricket, rarely found in central Auckland homes today. This lawn area could potentially serve as a site for a substantial workshop / garage complex or even a 2nd dwelling for extended family (both subject to council consent). You're 3 minutes by car to Ellerslie Village, with its train station, and the motorway. Cornwall Park is just 650m away, as the crow flies. But whatever lures you to this central corner of the city, you'll be buying in the knowledge that you're unlikely to find a more motivated vendor - and you'll probably never find it cheaper.

Unit 1 is the third in this Ellerslie boutique complex to be brought to the market, and while this one boasts the same level of quality, style, and artistic appeal as the others, it is significantly bigger. Fully refurbished to the highest standard, you're sure to be impressed by the space and light that the open plan kitchen / dining / living area offers. Friends will be equally impressed when you invite them to relax with you on the sunny North-West facing deck that flows from the living area and overlooks your own private little garden area below. You even have a choice of entrances - either via the shared stairs at the rear of the block, or through your own private access gate direct from the road. With two decent double bedrooms and a generous bathroom, plus the cleverly concealed laundry, the options for buyers are plentiful - an executive apartment near major transport links; a lock-up-and-leave city bolthole; ample space for a flatmate to help with the bills. It may even suit a small family who want to take advantage of the highly regarded Ellerslie School, less than 2km away. Whoever the lucky new owner will be, you're guaranteed peace of mind from the high-quality concrete breezeblock construction; you're guaranteed access to the tranquil communal gardens; you're guaranteed an assigned space in the secure ground-level car park. You're also guaranteed the satisfaction of knowing you've bought into a truly unique apartment complex of the highest quality, so we'd love to see you at an Open Home or to set up a private viewing at your convenience.

We're delighted to announce the release of a second apartment on to the market in the outstanding 'Wamaka' complex, constructed 11 years ago by the founder of the highly regarded Ockham group. Unit 8, as with Unit 9, has been fully refurbished and offers 2 bedrooms, bathroom, separate laundry area, open plan living and a private deck. This outdoor area is West-facing and under cover, with Unit 8 being on the middle of three floors. From here, you overlook the tranquil gardens shared between the two blocks that make up this boutique development. Your assigned car park is just a few metres from your door, with the entire complex securely accessed through electronic gates. Whether you're an executive single, young couple, or you're looking for a central lock-up-and-leave bolthole, you can buy with confidence that the concrete breezeblock construction is of the highest quality, with patterned hollows in the stairwells and balconies adding decorative and artistic appeal for the discerning buyer who sees value in a truly unique and characterful apartment complex. Located just minutes to buses, trains, and Ellerslie village, you now have the opportunity to buy into this very special development that is already standing the test of time.

Our instructions are clear - this property must be sold, and the vendors intend to meet the market. After nearly 30 happy years here raising their family, the owners have moved out and moved on. They now need to sell, to invest in their business. This presents the perfect opportunity for you to own an 809m2 (more or less) Freehold section, with a family home, in one of Glendowie's most popular streets. Add in the extensive outdoor living that overlooks the solar-heated pool, and this is the sort of opportunity that rarely comes along: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Open plan living with newly-renovated kitchen Indoor / outdoor flow to a huge deck for year-round entertaining 2nd living / rumpus / office Walking distance to several parks / 200ms to the beach Zoned for Churchill Park School, Glendowie College & Glendowie Primary Ignore the CV of $2,500,000. Ignore the Land Value of $2,200,000. The present owners intend to sell, at auction, so come to an Open Home and see why this could be the best buy in the Bays.