The rear section was on its own title and could be developed separately from the established building at the front, giving investors and developers several options.
The main building had two retail premises on the ground floor with a spacious four bedroom flat above,
All up the property was providing net rental income of $36,386 pa (plus GST), however Paul Cudby of Bayleys Capital Commercial, who marketed the property with his colleague Andrew Smith, said they believed there was potential for the rental income to be increased $66,678 pa.
However the character building would likely require additional seismic strengthening work estimated to
Additionally the section at the rear could be developed and zoning allowed for a building up to 10 metres high with a floor plate of 175 square metres, which would allow a boutique apartment development.
Potential buyers could choose to either keep the existing building with the possibility of selling the rear section at some stage, developing the rear section or redeveloping the entire property.
Cudby said there was substantial interest in the property with half a dozen serious bidders when it went under the hammer.
It was purchased by two business partners with complementary skill sets, one who will develop a building on the rear section while the other refurbishes the character building at the front.
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