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Iconic Drews Avenue opportunity

18 Drews Avenue, Whanganui

Retail Property
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Auction

Floor area
166m2
Land area
116m2
Title type
Freehold
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Auction

Friday
12:00pm
158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui
15
May

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Property details

Listing # 3003539 | Listed on 20 April

Step into a piece of Whanganui’s character-filled past and unlock its future potential. Formerly known as the iconic Chinese Laundry, this distinctive three-level property offers a rare opportunity to secure a high-profile position in the heart of Drews Avenue.

Set on a generous 116sqm (more or less) site. The building is currently leased on a casual, informal basis.

The property combines charm with flexibility, making it ideal for a range of uses. From creative studios and boutique retail to inner-city living or mixed-use development (subject to council consent). Whether you’re an investor, developer, or visionary owner-occupier, this is your chance to reposition, enhance, or completely reimagine the space.

Surrounded by Whanganui’s growing arts and cultural scene, this location is perfectly suited to those seeking something a little different. A property with soul, presence, and undeniable potential on one of Whanganui's funkiest streets!

Opportunities like this are increasingly rare. Secure your place on Drews Avenue and bring your vision to life.

For sale by Auction, 12pm, Fri 15 May 2026 (will not be sold prior) at Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui.

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