A truly unique opportunity to secure office and retail/hospitality space in the stunning 140-year-old former Post Office situated in the Southwest corner of Cathedral Square. This beautifully restored building offers approximately 800sqm of office space on the first floor with excellent natural light and connection to Cathedral Square streetscape and 800sqm of retail or hospitality which can be split into various size configurations (with potential for outdoor seating). Designed by William Clayton and built in 1877-1879 *, the building was built in an Italianate style combing classical and Venetian Gothic elements such as pointed arches over the upper windows. Originally accommodating Immigration, Customs, and Public Works along with the Post Office. New Zealand’s first telephone exchange was installed in the building in 1881 and remained until 1929. The building was extended in the early 1900s with the addition of a third gable bay to the Western end of the North façade. Luckily strengthening works completed in the 1990s saved the building from the 2011 earthquakes with most of the damage being isolated to the clock tower which has now been completely refurbished.
The building anchors the Southwest corner of Cathedral Square providing tenants with huge profile and presence. Cathedral Square is reemerging as a key commercial hub with the construction of Te Pae Convention Centre, Turanga (main public library), The Court Theatre (currently under construction) and notable office buildings including Spark Square and The Regent Building. There is excellent access to public car parking including The Terrace, The Crossing, Hereford Street and Lichfield Street. The main bus exchange is a short walk providing the option of public transport.
The Landlord is now inviting expressions of interest from office, retail and hospitality tenants who recognise the uniqueness and importance of this property. Register now with the Sole Agents to occupy this piece of history…
*Source: Hertiage New Zealand website.
Features:
* First Floor Office approximately 800sqm
* Historically significant character building
* Anchors Southwest corner of Cathedral Square (important commercial hub)
* Attractive outlook onto restored public square
* Good access to public car parking buildings
* Close to public transport
* Close to Avon River Precinct
