A five-bedroom Auckland home designed by an award-winning architect received a $3.1 million pre-auction offer from an eager buyer within five days of it hitting the market.
The house at 25 Bonnie Brae Road, in Meadowbank, sold several days later under the hammer for $3.305 million – more than $1 million above CV. It was snapped up by an expat who was bidding over the phone.
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Ray White Remuera agents Matt Gibson and Lauren Andreoli said interest in the house was phenomenal, much of it from nearby Remuera.
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“We had 91 groups through in the first three days and three pre-auction offers. There were five registered bidders for the auction and a flurry of bids on the day,” Gibson said.
The house was constructed and designed by noted architect David Ponting. It has two en-suites, a heated pool, a three-car garage and plenty of storage room, which was particularly attractive to families at the open homes.
185 Meadowbank Road broke suburb records ealrier this year when it sold for $4.05 million. Photo / Supplied
“We had lots of interest from locals wanting to upsize and from Remuera [homeowners] looking for a nicer house without the double grammar zone price,” Gibson said.
Gibson said the $3.305 million sale price was “huge” for Meadowbank. “The locals can't believe it,” he said.
He said Meadowbank was “really taking off” and buyer interest was having an effect on prices.
174 Meadownbank Road sold earlier this month for $2.935 million. Photo / Supplied
Earlier this month he sold a stylish five-bedroom home at 174 Meadowbank Road for $2.935 million and in July he claimed the suburb’s biggest sale this year with nearby 185 Meadowbank Road, which sold under the hammer in July for $4.05 million.
