TOP PROPERTIES: Former State houses

Ray White agent Grant Dickson says former state houses have a reputation for being well built and on good, flat sites.  

He says land values in Auckland have meant former state houses are selling at about the million mark, with minimal renovations. 

“Banks are more likely to lend on state houses because they are of solid construction.” 

However he says many former state homes don’t have the extra bathroom or study families are looking for and require further renovation. 

Orakei, Auckland

Bed: 3 Bath: 1 Car: 1
Land area: 690 sqm
CV: $630,000
Price guide: $950,000-$1.1 million

This is a family home with a large back lawn and an expansive deck.  It has been renovated in the last six months, and includes a study and sleepout. View full listing here.

Orakei, Auckland

Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 2
Floor area: 225 sqm
CV: $840,000
Price guide: Asking $1.395 million

This is a solid brick home set down a quiet cul-de-sac. The current owners are boat builders and recreated the home to include decks which over-look the harbour. The home boasts Italian roof tiles and cedar window joinery. View full listing here.

Three Kings, Auckland

Bed: 4 Bath: 2
Land area: 493sqm + 433sqm
CV: $390,000 +$380,000
Price guide: Combined over $1 million 

This duplex is being sold as a whole or as two separate sections. It is currently tenanted. Each flat has two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is the only flat, northwest-facing block of land on the crest of Big King reserve. Its prime position allows for miles of unobstructed views. View full listing here.

Point Chevalier, Auckland

Bed: 3 Bath: 1 Car: 2
Floor area: 95sqm
Land: 668sqm
CV: $650,000
Price guide: Asking $969,000

This home is on a quiet street and which has good indoor-outflow to decks front and back. It has just been renovated with a new kitchen and bathroom. There is also plenty of room to extend the house if needed. View full listing here.

Point Chevalier, Auckland

Bed: 3 Bath: 1
Floor area: 118sqm
Land area: 437 sqm
CV: $620,000
Price guide: $900,000-1.1 million 

This is a 1940’s weatherboard home which has been renovated and has a new bathroom and kitchen. The section is completely private from the road, and there is off-street parking. View full listing here.

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