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41 Roberton Road,
Avondale, Auckland City
NZD 1,570,000
Property details
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Agents
Ray White Titirangi: Austar Realty Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
423 Titirangi Road, Titirangi Waitakere City 0604
Chattels
- Stove
- Extractor Fan
- Light Fittings
- Floor Covers
- Blinds
- Curtains
- Garden Shed
- TV Aerial
Once in a lifetime
Step into a slice of history with this magnificent 19th-century character home, affectionately known as The Grand Old Lady. Rich in heritage and full of personality, this rare gem offers remarkable scale, flexibility, and untapped potential.
From the moment you enter, the home's soaring ceilings and original ornate plasterwork make a lasting impression. Generously proportioned throughout, the layout includes five spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms, spread over two levels, this home is perfect for families of all shapes, with room for guests, teens, or home offices.
Upstairs, enjoy three large bedrooms (including one with an ensuite), a family bathroom, and generous living zones including a cosy lounge with fireplace, a large kitchen and dining area, and a covered deck for year-round entertaining. Behind the kitchen, a walk-in pantry hides a secret staircase leading to a vast roof cavity, ideal for storage.
Downstairs, two extra bedrooms and a full bathroom open the door to endless possibilities-think guest quarters, creative studios, or space for growing families.
Set on a generous section in a prime location, this property will appeal to both families craving character and developers with vision. Yes, she's in need of a refresh to restore her to her former glory, or explore the options that come with such a substantial site.
Bonus Points:
Short stroll to Mount Albert PaK and Save
Easy access to motorways, shops, and Avondale's school zones (Primary, Intermediate & High)
Rich history and undeniable street presence
Opportunities like this are few and far between. If you've got a soft spot for character homes and the means to make her shine again-this is your calling. Even comes with its own shooting gallery and exciting hidden nooks and crannies
Explore the area
School catchments
- Avondale Primary School (Auckland) Primary Years 1-6 State 0.52km
- Avondale Intermediate Intermediate Years 7-8 State 0.56km
- Avondale College Secondary Years 9-15 State 0.71km
- Elim Christian College Mt Albert Composite Years 1-15 State integrated 0.93km
- Jireh Christian School Full primary Years 1-8 State integrated 1.2km
- St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Full primary Years 1-8 State integrated 1.2km
- Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School Primary Years 1-6 State 1.3km
- Owairaka District School Primary Years 1-6 State 1.5km
- Waterview School Primary Years 1-6 State 1.6km
- Gladstone School (Auckland) Primary Years 1-6 State 1.7km
- Glenavon School Full primary Years 1-8 State 2.0km
- New Windsor School Primary Years 1-6 State 2.1km
- Iqra School Composite Years 1-15 State integrated 2.4km
- Christ the King Catholic School (Owairaka) Full primary Years 1-8 State integrated 2.4km
- Mt Albert Grammar School Secondary Years 9-15 State 2.5km
- TKKM o Nga Maungarongo Composite Years 1-15 State 2.5km
- St Francis Catholic School (Pt Chevalier) Primary Years 1-6 State integrated 2.5km
- Marist College Secondary Years 7-15 State integrated 2.6km
- Kelston Boys' High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 3.0km
- Lynfield College Secondary Years 9-15 State 3.6km
- Kelston Girls' College Secondary Years 9-15 State 3.6km
- Western Springs College-Ngā Puna o Waiōrea Secondary Years 9-15 State 3.7km
- Twin Oaks Classical School Composite Years 1-15 Charter 4.4km
- Mt Roskill Grammar Secondary Years 9-15 State 4.9km
- Green Bay High School Secondary Years 9-15 State 5.1km
- St Paul's College (Ponsonby) Secondary Years 7-15 State integrated 5.4km
- Auckland Girls' Grammar School Secondary Years 9-15 State 6.2km
Nearest schools, measured in a straight line from the property. Provided as a guide only; check enrolment zones and eligibility with the school. School data © Ministry of Education, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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