NBR TOP PROPERTIES: Biggest house sales by auction this year
The homes that have attracted the biggest bids this year.
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Hawke’s Bay
These are the five biggest house sales by auction this year, across the whole of New Zealand. The data, provided by Property IQ, reflects sales which are been settled and recorded with the relevant council.
The five auctions which fetched the top prices are all from Auckland.
Property IQ research director Jonno Ingerson says is the region which sells the most homes by auction.
1: Parnell, Auckland
Sold for: $4.5 million
CV: $4.05 million
Bed: 5 Bath: 3 Car: 2
453 sqm home on 1163sqm section
This is a grand, colonial homestead with several living areas including a tiled conservatory which leads to an outdoor pool. French doors open out to a wisteria laced veranda. The timber kitchen boasts marble counter tops.
2: Orewa, Auckland
Sold for: $2.5 million
CV: $3.15 million
Bed: 4 Bath: 3 Car: 2
260sqm home on 997sqm section
This is a split-level block and cedar beachfront home half an hour from Auckland’s CBD. It has beach and sea views and enjoys lots of light.
3: St Heliers, Auckland
Sold for: $2.5 million
CV: $2.45 million
Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 2
332sqm home
This is a Simon Pirie designed home built of concrete and cedar. It has quality fixtures and fittings and a gourmet kitchen. The private sunny deck has electric louvres for all-year round entertaining.
4: Remuera, Auckland
Sold for: $2.5 million
CV: $2.25 million
Bed: 5 Bath: 2
350sqm home on 1188sqm grounds
Believed to be built in 1917, this is a character home boasting a banquet room in which 35 guests can dine. The large nature of the site means there are plenty of options.
5: Grey Lynn, Auckland
Sold for: $2.4 million
CV: $1.76 million
Bed: 4 Bath: 2 Car: 3
304sqm house
This is a home made to entertain in. It boasts a chef’s kitchen with a 1500mm 8 burner oven and a huge entertainment area with BBQ. It has central heating and surround sound in several rooms.
Victoria Young
Fri, 07 Jun 2013
Fri, 07 Jun 2013
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NBR TOP PROPERTIES: Biggest house sales by auction this year
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