75A Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland City, Auckland

This Freehold Georgian style brick residence is a one-off opportunity to own a gorgeous piece of Auckland's city heritage.

Designed by leading architects Gummer Ford in 1928, the 127 sqm home was originally the manager's accommodation and laundry for the Mayfair Apartments along Parnell Road. The manager lived upstairs while Mayfair residents were free to use the rows of copper tubs that lined the laundry downstairs. Although it's original use was pedestrian, this character building was still constructed to the same high standard.

In the 1980s, it was converted to a comfortable, light-filled 2-bedroom (plus office/3rd bedroom) townhouse with 2 bathrooms (one up, one down). For 21 years, the current owner has enjoyed the character, the warmth, ease and the extraordinary position. Tucked away in a peaceful mews-like setting, it's just a minute's walk up the road to the many cafes, restaurants, galleries and boutique design stores plus it's moments to Britomart and the CBD.

The designer kitchen is simple and open to enhance entertaining and adjoins a sunny west-facing living space. Opening to a balcony, it captures sun and a leafy vista up through the Cracroft Street houses to the Domain. The original 1800s constabulary and stables is one of these neighbouring homes.

The home sits on a 140 sqm section, providing sunny private outdoor living for summer barbecues. A pretty garden shed offers storage for outdoor furniture in winter. Parking for 2 cars is also a rare bonus, though you hardly need a car when you can walk most places and the bus stops at the gate plus the train station is around the corner.

In its sublime location, this rare hidden gem offers character lovers a convenient, practical yet delightful city pad that's so much more than you ever imagined possible. Don't miss out!

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