Buyers switch on to electrical training centre
A backpacker hostel, rehab centre or rest home are among future uses mooted for a sprawling former electrical apprentice training centre for sale in Auckland’s Bombay.
The disused facility encompasses a 16-20 bedroom student accommodation and training facility plus a separate manager’s cottage on more than 2.4ha of parklike grounds. It has an appraised annual rental earning capacity of up to $250,000 plus GST.
On the market for the first time in 27 years, the property is offered with vacant possession.
The freehold land and buildings at 20 Helland Drive are being marketed through Tom Davison
and Shane Snijder of Bayleys Real Estate, by deadline private treaty closing Tuesday April 23 unless sold prior.
The property encompasses 1290sq m of buildings on 2.41ha zoned Mixed Rural under the Auckland Unitary Plan.
Reflecting its previous use, the complex features modest student accommodation, a spacious dining area, open-plan indoor recreational space and a purpose-built training area. A fully functional commercial kitchen is available to cater for large groups.
The buildings are set in picturesque, private and park-like grounds less than 1.5km from a SH1 interchange enabling easy access north to Auckland or south towards Waikato.
“This is an exceptional and unique opportunity for owneroccupiers or add-value investors, who can repurpose and use or lease out the existing infrastructure,” Davison said.
“With appropriate approvals, this could make an ideal backpacker accommodation, a religious or cultural centre, or rest home, and it could be considered for a host of other business and recreational purposes.”