Saint Hill Street, Whanganui Central, Manawatu / Whanganui

For sale by Tender closing 2pm, Wed 17 July 2024 (unless sold prior) Bayleys Whanganui, 158 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui 

Presenting a unique opportunity to acquire one of Whanganui’s most exquisite Edwardian heritage buildings, meticulously restored over an eight-year period. Heritage House offers a blend of historic charm and modern functionality located in the CBD, offering a rare opportunity with its commercial zoning and residential use authorisation. 

The first floor features a private owner’s one bedroom apartment, providing a unique opportunity for owner-occupiers to live and earn in a nationally recognised historic building. Additionally, this floor houses two popular high end apartments, currently available on Airbnb with a one bedroom and a three bedroom option. A few blocks away, the world class Sarjeant Art Gallery will be re-opening later this year creating even more opportunities to host visitors and groups. This floor also includes multiple office spaces, all fully leased to local businesses.

The elegant and grand ballroom downstairs offers a versatile space that can be hired out or used for hosting personal events. The stunning lobby, adorned with gorgeous chandeliers, sets the tone for the building. This floor also accommodates the Wanganui Club and two additional tenanted office spaces. The gardens feature the Summer House, ideal for entertaining friends and family or for hiring out for intimate outdoor functions.

During their tenure, the owners have restored large expanses of native woodwork and rejuvenated the magnificent kauri staircase. They have also resurfaced floors, replumbed, rewired, and removed some non-structural walls to optimise space, along with many aesthetic upgrades. The result is a building bursting with historic character, yet well-appointed for 21st century use.

Don’t miss the chance to own this fantastic building. Contact Bayleys Whanganui for more information on this exceptional property.