Brooklyn section offers top outlook

TENDERS CLOSE on September 9 for an exceptionally rare opportunity in city-end Brooklyn: a 422-square-metre section with spectacular city and harbour views.

There was a 1900s villa at 49 Mitchell St but with its relocation comes the chance to build unusually close to the city.

‘‘It’s incredibly rare to be able to buy an empty section in a street like Mitchell Street,’’ says Craig Lowe, of Lowe & Co Realty, who’s marketing the site with Aaron Nation.

‘‘This is an opportunity to build a dream home in an area that’s already been developed.

‘‘Most sections for sale in Wellington are further out of the city and are on hillsides that are expensive to build on.

‘‘This one has a much better gradient for building a house – plus it has fantastic views of the city and harbour.’’

Lowe says the gently sloping section offers the ability to maximise sun and flat outdoor spaces, with potential for off-street parking or garaging.

‘‘We see it appealing to buyers who want to build their dream home close to the city.

‘‘But it may suit a dual townhouse development and would make an excellent investment – where else can you find bare land within a few minutes’ drive of downtown that can be land banked for the future?’’

Nation points out Mitchell St is one of the most tightlyheld in Brooklyn because of its sun and views.

‘‘This property gets sun from first thing in the morning till late in the day, is private because Mitchell Street isn’t a thoroughfare road, and has an elevated position for city views across Wellington’s harbour and bays.

‘‘And as well as being only five minutes from the CBD, it’s zoned for all the good schools and is on the doorstep of Brooklyn Village, with its small-town community feel, great restaurants, movie theatre, public transport and easy access to the south coast.

‘‘This opportunity is extremely rare – it’s only happened because the original home has been moved.’’

The property has a rateable value of $410,000.