1/1 Tokomaru Street Orakei, Auckland City

Displaying a mellowing aesthetic, this post war Art Deco cottage occupies an exceptional site that's ripe for redevelopment. The property offers all the right credentials for visionary developers or enthusiastic home builders seeking a potential-packed block to transform. Located in a sought- after neighbourhood on a sunny cross lease corner site, (fee simple 1/2 share of 835 sqm more or less) the single level painted brick dwelling with flat roof is typical of the era. Zoned Mixed Housing Urban and with distant glimpses of the city's skyline and iconic Sky Tower, scope exists for a range of options - be that land banking, developing for the yield, or to knock down, design and then construct the home of your dreams.

The 110 sqm (approx.) dwelling could be let to tenants as consents are proceeding and has a layout which incorporates north facing open plan living and dining area with doors to a small deck. The separate kitchen with newer aluminium joinery garden bay window also similarly has flow to another small alfresco deck. A modest bathroom, separate toilet, and washhouse serve two double bedrooms featuring built in closets and there's some extra hallway storage.

The freestanding carport is accessed straight in off the street for swift tradie comings and goings while the fully fenced flat backyard comprising of lawns and patios has its western boundary with Kupe Street. There's ample backyard space to work with, while Kepa Bush Reserve, Orakei and Eastridge shops, and all the iconic bays beaches are a few minutes' drive from the door. In zone for Orakei School and both Selwyn and Baradene Colleges, this exceptional offering in the highly desirable bays' community
is more than deserving of your time and attention.