Positioned in the heart of Sumner Village, 29 Wakefield Avenue presents a compelling repositioning opportunity, offering clear potential to convert or reconfigure the existing improvements for residential accommodation or a boutique Air BnB-style proposition (subject to Christchurch City Council approvals).

Currently occupied on a month-to-month basis by the long-standing and well-regarded Clink Restaurant & Bar, the property provides immediate holding flexibility while allowing a purchaser to plan and execute a future change of use. This short-term income stream supports investors, owner-occupiers, or developers seeking optionality from day one.

The property sits on a useable freehold commercial landholding and is underpinned by strong physical fundamentals, comprising a total gross lettable area of 258.1 sq m and six onsite car parks, a genuine rarity within this tightly held coastal precinct and a key advantage for any future residential or visitor-accommodation conversion.

The building itself is rich in character, combining an original stone structure with a thoughtfully designed Warren & Mahoney architectural extension added in the 1990s. This blend of character appeal and practical floorplates provides an ideal canvas for adaptive re-use, whether that be high-end residential living, short-stay accommodation, or a mixed-use outcome.

A west-facing, sheltered courtyard further enhances the property’s versatility, lending itself equally to private residential use or premium guest amenity. Internally, the layout is flexible and well-proportioned, offering scope to reconfigure with relative efficiency, subject to the necessary consents.

Located on the eastern side of Wakefield Avenue, the site is embedded within an established coastal community renowned for its village atmosphere, strong owner-occupier demand, and consistent year-round visitor appeal, fundamentals that strongly support both residential and Air BnB-style outcomes.

With its character, parking, location, and clear repositioning upside, 29 Wakefield Avenue stands as a genuinely rare Sumner offering,  a property where future value creation is driven by vision rather than compromise.

For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing 4pm, Thursday 26 February 2026 (unless sold prior). 
 

*Boundary lines are indicative only.

Features:

• Well-regarded suburban hospitality asset currently occupied by an established restaurant and bar on a month-to-month basis, offering flexibility for investors, owner-occupiers and developers alike
• Freehold commercial landholding in a tightly held coastal suburb with strong underlying property fundamentals.
• Six onsite car parks, a valuable amenity within the Sumner Village centre.
• Total gross lettable area of 258.1 sq m , comprising bar/restaurant areas, kitchen, office/storage, and a generous outdoor courtyard.
• Home to Clink Restaurant & Bar, a long-standing tenant celebrating 15 years in occupation.
• Character-rich premises, combining an original stone building with a notable Warren & Mahoney architectural extension completed in the 1990s.
• Attractive west-facing, sheltered courtyard ideal for hospitality or future redevelopment concepts.
• Multiple value-add pathways: refurbish, reposition for alternative commercial uses, or explore residential conversion (subject to consents).

More information: https://www.colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67038209