An architecturally designed commercial hub that will offer retail, office, and hospitality spaces in Auckland’s city fringe suburb of Morningside will provide prospective purchasers a unique opportunity to secure a competitively priced premier workspace in a rapidly gentrifying precinct.
Aptly named Taylors & Gordon as it will sit on the corner of Taylors Road and Gordon Road, the development will feature shared courtyards and luxurious floor to ceiling glazing throughout, making for warm, bright spaces filled with natural light.
This opportunity offers a distinct sweet spot in today’s market, providing stylish and contemporary up-market solutions for discerning businesses that are looking for their own investment to occupy, rather than paying rent at their current premises.
There will be 26 suites available, ranging in size from 60sq m to 141sq m, and starting in price from $630,000 meaning businesses and investors can secure an affordable premises that is an 11-minute drive from Auckland’s CBD.
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The suites are being designed by leading architecture firm Jack McKinney Architects and are expected to be completed in late 2023.
Colliers Directors Matt Prentice and Jonathan Lynch have been exclusively appointed to market these premium commercial spaces for sale.
Prentice, Director of Sales and Leasing at Colliers, says having the knowledge and experience of Jack McKinney Architects ensures this will be a stunning property given their track record of working on premium commercial renovation projects throughout Auckland.
“Given the significant lack of availability of affordable commercial suites in the wider Auckland region this offering provides exceptional value for prospective buyers, while being located next to some of the city’s most sought-after suburbs, including Grey Lynn, Mount Eden, and Ponsonby,” Prentice says.
“This project will deliver highly desirable workspaces and we expect there will be significant demand for them given buyers will have the ability to control their own destiny without lease obligations.”
The impressive full height glazing of the ground floor suites will maximise storefront visibility and produce exceptional street appeal. Northern-facing options will feature covered car parking and internal access behind each space, while all suites will boast timeless finishes and detailing, making them a perfect foundation for a premium fit-out.
The upper ground level, which extends the full length of the development, will feature two courtyard areas creating an attractive level of ambience throughout. A flexible, mixed-use floor plate will offer a wide range of potential uses, from professional offices to creative agencies, or a cafe or yoga studio, and will be tastefully renovated with quality finishes.
Level one is set to be home to a collection of functional, private workspaces with a range of footprints, all specified to exceptional quality to provide an impressive platform to run and grow a successful business. The elevated outer suites will offer sweeping views while rear suites will be bathed in light from the landscaped courtyard.
The building will also offer bicycle storage and end of trip facilities that will add to its appeal as a modern work environment. Prominent landscape design company Jared Lockhart Design, who have an impressive portfolio of completed projects, including Riverhead's Hallertau Brewery and Ponsonby's Deadly Ponies store, are also working on the property.
As well as the favourable proximity to Auckland’s CBD, Morningside is also within walking distance of Eden Park and Westfield St Lukes.
Lynch, Associate Director of Investment Sales at Colliers, says this development will add vibrancy to a suburb that is experiencing rapid gentrification.
“The nearby Morningside Precinct is home to the busy Crave Cafe, Glasshouse events venue, and the recently refurbished Morningside Tavern, not to mention the burgeoning craft beer scene in the area,” Lynch says.
“The surrounding residential zones are densely populated, presenting an exciting opportunity for locals to have their office close to home, alongside the neighbouring hospitality and retail offerings without some of the barriers to entry that exist in more heavily developed suburbs.”
- Article supplied by Colliers
