A large property which was home to the RSA’s Manurewa clubrooms for 50 years is on the market, presenting a unique opportunity for owner occupiers, developers or investors.
The vacant building and land at 6 Maich Road, South Auckland, are being marketed by CBRE brokers Mark Calvert and Brett Whalley. The property is for sale by deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Thursday April 15.
With a high-quality, modern and well-presented 1,820sq m building on the site and a location close to public transport, the property could suit a wide range of future uses, says Calvert.
“This is a large, well-constructed building which served the RSA well until the association closed the branch in 2018. Given its location in Manurewa town centre, served by good train and bus transport options and an abundance of public car parking nearby, the site could be ideally suited to community groups and church-based organisations,” he says.
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“All the facilities are in good condition and the building is ready now for a new occupier, which could move straight in and begin operating in clean, modern and well-maintained surroundings.”
A purchaser could also look to take advantage of Auckland’s high demand for housing and look at the possibility of obtaining a change of use for the site to develop a community or family-focused precinct, says Whalley.
“With the current massive demand for housing in Auckland, there is certainly an opportunity here for a developer to acquire the site for a possible mixed-use project, subject to Council consent to change the use of the land, which is currently zoned light industrial. As a highly accessible and significantly-sized property in central Manurewa, this could be a strong potential value-add acquisition for a savvy buyer.”
The attractive, architecturally-designed clubrooms were purpose built for the RSA in the late 1990s, replacing an older building. An extension of the club facilities was completed in 2010. The building is clad in a combination of brick and concrete with extensive glazing, which provides the interior spaces with excellent natural light.
The facility served the local community with distinction and has a proud history of supporting the welfare of returned servicepeople and the wider community, Calvert says.
“The building makes a striking presence in central Manurewa and is now ready for the next chapter. With fully air-conditioned bar, restaurant and lounge areas, as well as a commercial kitchen and gated on-site parking for 49 cars, it’s a fantastic opportunity for organisations looking for contemporary and well-functioning premises.”
The kitchen features cookers, walk-in freezers and chillers and extensive stainless steel benches; while the open-plan, 200-seat bar and restaurant area has two separate bar structures. An entertainment area features pool tables, a former TAB betting outlet and gaming. Offices, amenities, a covered courtyard and a loading area are also part of the expansive building.
With a wide street frontage at the junction of busy local arterial roads, the 3,091sq m site provides an excellent street profile in the heart of Manurewa, Whalley says.
“The property is located three minutes’ walk from the upgraded Manurewa Train Station, with the main Manurewa commercial centre of Great South Road just 100 metres to the east. This area is now considered an increasingly popular and on the rise South Auckland suburb, with a good variety of local amenities, shops, parks and services, along with several schools.”
Manurewa is also known for its abundance of public parks and recreation areas, including the renowned Auckland Botanic Gardens just to the north.
