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ID#570107

9 Kitchener Road,

Takapuna

North Shore
Tender
3
1
Approx
110
(≈1,184.03 sq.ft.)
Approx
1,072
(≈11,538.9 sq.ft.)
Friday 24th May
4.00pm
2A Killarney Street, Takapuna
proudly marketed by
Andrew Dorreen
Precision Real Estate MREINZ
Andrew
+64 21 747 334
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Own a Slice Of New Zealand History - "Firth Cottage"

9 KITCHENER ROAD, THORNE BAY, TAKAPUNA

This eclectic piece of New Zealand History is being offered to the Market for the first time since the 1940s. This iconic property and the story behind it is very well documented. The opportunity to secure it is a very rare and exciting one.

The property offers direct access to the waterfront and is comprised of 1,072 sqm of land with generous 3.5 metre (approx.) wide access from Kitchener Road to the cottage below. The views that the land benefits from are breath taking and the relationship and connection with the water are very intimate. Thorne Bay is literally just a moment's walk from the property, one of the most picturesque Beaches on the North Shore. On offer with the said land is the original cottage known as "Firth Cottage" which is ripe for renovation to restore it to its former glory. The property was originally purchased by the Firth family in the 1920s as a Bach, but they loved the feel and relaxed environment of the property and its surroundings so much that they made it their permanent home.

There is an opportunity for a custodian or perhaps a group of custodians to get together and secure a piece of NZ history. There could be motivation for the successful buyer to restore public access to the North Shore walkway by donating the land back for public use. The purchase comes with a "category A" heritage listing on the cottage, so buyers need to consider and investigate this as a part of their due diligence.

FOR SALE BY TENDER 4 PM 24 MAY 2024 (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)

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Precision Real Estate
2A Killarney Street,
Takapuna

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Andrew Dorreen

Precision Real Estate MREINZ

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (REAA 2008), Member of the REINZ

Andrew specialises in marketing homes on the Golden Mile between Milford and Takapuna and around the waterfront - both the sea and Lake Pupuke. He sees these areas as some of the finest real estate in the country, with always a strong demand for properties right across the price range.

In the last six consecutive calendar years, Andrew has sold over $100 million each year, at an average of $4,530,000 - one of the highest residentially in the Country. He holds the highest ever recorded sales in both Milford and Takapuna as well as Campbells Bay Beach, Campbells Bay Clifftop and Stanley Point (for a non-waterfront property). Andrew seldom accepts listings outside his speciality area and only does so if he genuinely believes he's the best person for the job.

Due to the number of clients who request confidentiality, he does a significant amount of business ‘off the market’. There have been many homes he has sold without the neighbours being aware. At the top end, there are large differences in where buyers see the value of property, he says, so he prefers to negotiate each transaction face to face, rather than selling by auction where there are risks when fewer people are in a cash unconditional position. Whilst he is renowned for dealing with higher-value properties, Andrew has also carved a niche within the seaward side streets in and around Milford and Takapuna, especially with the lock-up and leave market. He sees a strong correlation between larger homes and the downsizer market assisting those vendors with their next purchase.

Andrew lives in Audrey Road with his wife Sarah and two children, Ruby and Jack, and additionally has substantial commercial and residential holdings in the area, so he lives, breathes and believes in the core areas in which he sells.

If you are thinking of selling your home please contact Andrew for a confidential discussion.

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ID#570107

9 Kitchener Road,

Takapuna

North Shore
Tender
Friday 24th May
4.00pm
2A Killarney Street, Takapuna
proudly marketed by
Andrew Dorreen
Precision Real Estate MREINZ
Andrew
+64 21 747 334
Message Me

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