A pre-auction offer has been accepted on this property and it is now selling in a Pre-Auction Auction at 12.00PM, Friday 26 November 2021, Lot 7 at 34 Shortland St, Auckland City. The opening bid will be the reserve and it will be on the market and selling. Online/phone bidding only.
Built in 1849! One of the oldest homes in New Zealand originally known as "Van Damme's Cottage". A true heritage homestead with breath taking charm sitting proudly on approximately 1242m2. Private and tucked away with a big backyard and garden. A gardeners paradise and equally for those wishing for family cricket games and play time on the expansive lawns. Deep rich volcanic soils, level, sunny and elevated, and even a working well.
This four bedroom home has polished Kauri flooring, stone and concrete bathroom floors, stained glass, sash windows and back-to-back fireplaces in the dining room and lounge. Views of the Panmure Basin from every room.
The original property was built with adjoining stables and only recently lovingly renovated by its current owners keeping its original style but being converted into an L-shaped studio with polished concrete floors, a wine room, bathroom and an office space. Exciting and modern. Much of the original material, where possible, was used recycling the wood into a feature wall, a bench top, a desk and doors. Perfect for teenagers or even an AirBnb opportunity.
This property would suit a myriad of people - a large family, history buffs, gardeners, artists, potters, sculptors and most exciting of all, train spotters. The eastern railway line runs just over the back garden fenceline. A great opportunity to immerse yourself in something really magical and still be only moments from all amenities, shopping mall, motorway arterials and the pulse of Auckland City.
Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of this home's history. Call today for a private viewing.
