57-59 wellington street, freemans bay, auckland
fringe cbd commercial office buildings
Location
The property is located on the western fringe of Auckland’s CBD in Freemans Bay, to the northern side of Wellington Street. Freemans Bay has become a popular fringe commercial CBD location.
In this location, the property is very well positioned in terms of roading infrastructure. The on ramp which provides access to the Northern Motorway runs along the eastern boundary of the property. Access to the southern and north-western motorway is within 500 metres to the north-east. A primary attribute of the specific site position is the extensive prominence and exposure to the adjoining motorway.
Zoning
The property is zoned Mixed Use under the Auckland Unitary Plan, with the office buildings benefiting from existing use rights. Any future residential use to part or all of the property would be supported by the underlying Mixed Use zoning.
Improvements
Main Office Building – 59 Wellington Street
The building comprises a modern high quality three level office building with two levels of basement car parking, constructed in 2002. The main entrance is accessed by a set of stairs with the foyer featuring a large void to the upper levels resulting in a light and spacious arrival within the building. 121 basement car parks plus 6 outside.
Construction generally comprises a steel frame with concrete columns and beams, concrete floors, exterior cladding is a mix of concrete panels and curtain walling with hush-glass to the walls with frontage to the motorway. Building is rated as 163% NBS under an independently assessed Initial Evaluation Procedure (IEP) Seismic Assessment.
Brick Building – 57 Wellington Street
The historic two level character building to the front of the site was constructed in the 1920s, having since been converted to office accommodation. The building is of brick construction with a tile roof and feature character windows, both levels enjoy and excellent stud height, with upper level access via stairs a single lift.
Historic Building – Background & Heritage
Building used to be St Patrick’s School, constructed circa 1926-27, to designs by the noted Auckland architect George Edmund Tole, with further alterations in the later 20th century. It was originally built as a Catholic School for the Sisters of Mercy Convent, but closed in 1979. The building was the oldest school in NZ at the time of its closure. It has been redeveloped in the late 20th Century and the remodelled building, developed as offices and a training facility for McDonald’s, was opened by Sir Edmund Hilary in 1992.
Tenant – MAIN BUILDING 100% Occupied
Foote, Cone and Belding Limited – 8,000 people in over 120 offices in 80 countries. NZ offices in Auckland and Wellington.
Brick Building Current Vacant - Available for Sale or Lease
