Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 1:30PM (unless sold prior)

This old gal has seen more glamorous days and she's not pretending otherwise.

But look a little closer… and you'll start to see it.

Hints of her former elegance peek through in rich native timbers, soaring stud heights, and those glorious leadlight windows that have quietly watched decades pass by. There’s a sense of scale here that belongs to another era, the kind where evenings were spent gathered around the piano, the fire roaring, and life moving at a slower, fuller pace. But for the right buyer, that's exactly where the opportunity lies.

Whether you're ready to roll up your sleeves and take on an ambitious restoration - bringing her back to her former glory - or you're eyeing the full site as the foundation for something entirely new, this is one of those rare offerings where vision really does equal value.

• Full site in a blue-chip central location in excellent school zones
• Scope to rebuild your dream home
• Potential for extended family living (think minor dwelling)
• Or a serious project for those who love a "before & after" moment

This is not for the faint-hearted.

But if you've ever dreamed of creating something truly special, whether by honouring the past or starting fresh, this is your blank canvas.

Bring your builder. Bring your architect. Bring your imagination.

And maybe... just maybe... bring a little courage too.