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Lawyers targeted in naked lady bar sale


City Sales agent Mike Campbell says the concrete cavern is a “blank canvas” with “endless possibilities”. The property has been listed for just a week and is already attracting interest.

Victoria Young
Wed, 20 Feb 2013

An exclusive hidey-hole for sale in Auckland’s CBD is being touted as a perfect opportunity for fun-loving lawyers to set up a private "den".

The property – described as “Alice’s warren” – is smack in the heart of lawyer land just minutes away from the High Court and top law firms.

A vast 160sq m in size, the concealed basement hideaway on Emily Place would make a great private drinking den for those in the know. 

City Sales agent Mike Campbell says the concrete cavern is a “blank canvas” with “endless possibilities”. The property has been listed for just a week and is already attracting interest.

The owner, a private downtown investor, bought the property for $700,000, but has decided to auction it – it will go under the hammer in less than a month. The CV is $710,000.

Just nine months ago the property was Roi’s, a wine and tapas bar. It is now vacant.

Buyers will be impressed by a nude beauty statue which greets visitors in the bar’s foyer. The bronze water feature is included in the sale.

Despite its discreet appeal, leading Queen's counsel Jim Farmer, whose practice is just across the road, says most lawyers go straight to Shortland Street bars for after-work drinks. 

“The only lawyers who come down here are ones who come to see me, which aren’t that many,” Mr Farmer says.

vyoung@nbr.co.nz

Victoria Young
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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