8 Mainston Road, Remuera

Sold April 2024 for $1,450,000

3 Bed
1 Bath
1 Lounge

Old Bones, New Beginnings


If you're looking for a beautifully-presented, fully-renovated family home with indoor-outdoor flow, then... this may not be for you.

If you're seeking a full corner site on one of Remuera's most popular residential streets, where you have the perfect opportunity to create your own custom design home with a glistening pool, then read on.

This 1920s bungalow has served well and, although now tired, the location and land it sits on offer an exceptional opportunity for a savvy buyer. You may have the vision to restore, renovate and revitalize the original features such as the ornate windows and native wooden flooring - or you may want to start from scratch by clearing the site (subject to Council consent), sitting down with your architect and exploring the potential.

You may be a family wanting to build your dream home on a full section; you may be a land banker or developer, looking to take advantage of this buyer's market.

After all, this is a prime case of position plus potential. The future owner is safe in the purchase of an elusive full 703m2 (more or less) corner site, with access from both Mainston Rd and Tahora Avenue.

This no-exit street is tightly-held by families who value the special character and community of Mainston Rd and the schools on offer - Remuera Primary, Remuera Intermediate, Selwyn College and Baradene College.

Remuera Road, with its public transport links to Newmarket and the City, is just a 2 minute walk away and you're only 400m to the Upland Road shops, cafes, takeaways and restaurants.

Forgive the cliche, but this may well be a case of 'worst house, best street' - and as astute property buyers and investors know, that is an opportunity well-worth serious consideration.

Property details

Location:
8 Mainston Road, Remuera
Property type:
House
Land area:
703m²
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Family room:
1
Property ID:
862520

Distance to schools is as the crow flies and is provided as an estimate only. Source: Ministry of Education

In zone schools

Nearby schools

  • Kadimah School 0.7 km
  • Michael Park School 1.2 km
  • Meadowbank School 1.3 km
  • St Mary's School (Ellerslie) 1.5 km
  • King's School (Remuera) 1.7 km
  • Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)1.7 km
  • Ellerslie School1.8 km
  • Saint Kentigern Girls' School2.1 km
  • Cornwall Park District School2.2 km
  • One Tree Hill College2.2 km
  • Victoria Avenue School2.2 km
  • Saint Kentigern Boys' School2.3 km
  • Stanhope Road School2.3 km
  • St Joseph's School (Orakei)2.5 km
  • St Michael's Catholic School (Remuera)2.6 km
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