Purchase options

The availability of 3,000m² of prime real estate in Māori Hill, Dunedin, for a private home or an exclusive subdivision development is unique and is unlikely to ever become available again.

The property - currently in three titles - with its grand house, has been enjoyed as a private residence for over a hundred years. Expressions of interest are now sought for the sale of this prime real estate in its entirety or in parts as indicated the following categories:

61a Wallace Street

61a Wallace Street is a beautiful near-flat sunny property enjoying a private park-like environment in the cul-de-sac at the northern end of the street in the much sought-after Dunedin suburb of Māori Hill. The magnificent trees of Dunedin's town belt immediately across the street and its native bird population contribute to the peace and tranquility of the property. And all within walking distance to many of Dunedin's best schools, major medical facilities, and some of Dunedin's prominent attractions.

Note that the large trees shown in the image have been removed from the property.

This is an exceptional parcel of real estate for sale that offers unparalleled amenity value in this exclusive part of the Māori Hill, Dunedin.

Concept designs for the site have been prepared to illustrate the style of dwellings that is anticipated for this exclusive Māori property. The designs have been prepared by Francis Whitaker, senior partner of leading Dunedin architectural firm, Mason and Wales.

61 & 61b Wallace Street

The first things that people notice when arriving at 61 Wallace Street for the first time is the scale of the beautiful near-flat sunny property, the mature trees and most of all, the magnificent large two-story house with its distinctive tower.

The full amenity value of this property sale option is realized when the neighbouring real estate to the north, 61b Wallace Street, is incorporated into the land package.

Viewed from the street at the start of the 40-metre long drive way the house, on its slightly elevated position, has a stunning presence. Many of the original features - ornate plaster ceilings, solid kauri floors & marble fireplaces to name a few - remain in this early 20th century house however, a significant investment will be required to modernize it to meet contemporary living expectations.

Modern underground services - water, storm water, foul sewer, electricity and fibre - are all installed in the house.

61, 61a & 61b Wallace Street

This is the ultimate property for sale in prestigious Māori Hill, Dunedin. A near-flat 3,000m² private inner-city parkland property containing a perfectly positioned stunning house. Set back 40 metres from the front boundary on the Wallace Street cul-de-sac, and bordered by the magnificent trees of the town belt, this dwelling offers unsurpassed privacy and amenity. The house is however, over a hundred years old and will require a significant investment to modernize it to meet contemporary living expectations.

Land development pressures have been present in ever-popular Māori Hill, Dunedin for decades and most of the suburb’s large properties have been subdivided. However, this property has remained untouched since the land was developed in the 1911 Dunottar subdivision.

Today these three real estate titles for sale as a package, along with the stunning house, offer a unique and unparalleled real estate purchase opportunity.