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AWOBURN HOME with 1930s character in a premium location has been auctioned for $420,000 above its rateable value.
The property, at 18 Maire St, had a rateable value of $960,000 and sold for $1.38 million.
“It was a stylish character bungalow, with natural timbers, leadlight windows and Carrara features, in a distinguished neighbourhood,” Celia Barnao, of Harcourts, says.
The 190-square metre dwelling had four bedrooms, formal and casual living areas with french doors to a deck, and an external fire on a fenced 814 square metre section with an electric gate and parking for two cars.
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A CLASSIC 1960s home in Elderslea has been auctioned for $180,000 above its rateable value.
The property, at 2 Craig Gr, had a rateable value of $410,000 and sold for $590,000.
Mike Ledger, of Harcourts, says the 122 square metre dwelling had been upgraded with a modernised kitchen, partial double-glazing, DVS and insulation.
“It had three bedrooms and was set on a delightful 607-square metre corner section with drive-on access from both Fraser Crescent and Craig Grove.
“There was plenty of parking space for a boat, trailer or camper plus two separate single garages.”
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A DILAPIDATED Petone home that was sold “as is” has been auctioned for just below its rateable value.
The property, at 80 William St, had a rateable value of $485,000 and sold for $478,000.
“It was a rare opportunity to secure a 372-square metre section in Wellington’s funky, chic, beach suburb, remove the old house and build a dream home,” John Donnell, of Harcourts, says.
“It was on a great street five blocks from Petone Beach, within walking distance of Jackson Street shops and cafes, and close to transport to Wellington or Lower Hutt CBD in the Hutt Valley High and Hutt Intermediate school zones.”
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A WHITBY HOME that was marketed as “a project with so much potential” has been auctioned for $60,000 above its rateable value.
The property, at 25 Exploration Way, had a rateable value of $590,000 and sold for $650,000.
Built in the 1980s, the fourbedroom, two-bathroom house was on a 736 square mete section with garaging for two cars.
“It was in the heart of Whitby in a superbly convenient location,” Jenny Butterworth, of Harcourts, says.
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A WAIKAWA BEACH section with exceptional views of Kapiti Island has been sold for nearly double its rateable value of $185,000.
The 2545 square metre property, at 24 Uxbridge Tce, offered an elevated house site close to the beach.
“It had exquisite views right across the coast and was only a short walk from kilometres of unspoilt beachfront,” says Grant Robertson, of First National Otaki, who marketed the section with Derek Kelly.