City Fringe February 2012

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NOW SELLING

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www.anneduncan.co.nz I 09 846 9470

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19 Bannerman Rd, Western SpringsPrice: $By Negotiation

1920s bungalow divided in 3ats situated in superb Western

Springs location.Anne Duncan 021 996 426Emma Duncan 021 845 347

11 Norrie Ave, Mt AlbertPrice: $By Negotiation

First time on the market in 50years. 3 dbl bedrooms, north acingverandah. Excellent starter home.Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925

8 Euston Rd, SandringhamPrice: $By Negotiation

Modern 3 double bedroom TownHouse on two levels.

Gary Agnew 021 960 533

22 Watea Rd, SandringhamPrice: $729,000

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms withseparate lounge & dining overlooking

the Watea Reserve.Jamie Morrison 021 684 400

6 Jerram St, Mt Albert

Auction: Wed 22nd February*3 double bedrooms with asunroom o the master bedroom,

newish bathroom, separatelounge with open fre.

Vincent Barnao 0212 758 925*

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city fringeFLYERE D I T I O N 4 7Youseeoursignseverywhere!

FOR a guide to how the localproperty market ended in 2011and an indication o how thingsare looking or 2012, take a drivearound Parkdale Rd, Mt Albert,and its surrounding streets.

Parkdale is bang in the middle o arelatively undiscovered part o MtAlbert north o Asquith Ave andhemmed in between CarringtonRd and St Lukes Rd, just to thesouth o Chamberlain Park.

A year or two ago, interest in thispart o one o Aucklands oldestsuburbs came mainly rom new-home buyers looking or valuerom big sections and solidly-builthomes with great local schools.

But last year values took a turn.In the fnal ew months o 2011,Mt Albert developed a reshmillion-dollar belt away rom thetraditional strength o the GoldenTriangle and the northern slopeso the mountain.

It started with Chatham Ave,where a beautiully renovated1920s villa hit $1.025m at auction,$315,000 above the latest capitalvalue. It was ollowed by a $1msale in the same street and anotherone around the corner in MargaretAve. Then, just beore Christmas,adjacent Parkdale Rd got intothe act. A nice our-bedroombungalow with a capital value o$580,000 sold or $932,000.

The emergence o a new high-

value part o Mt Albert was oneo the stunning results o 2011 orconsultants at Anne Duncan RealEstate and they are hopeul theripple eect will ow through toother parts o the suburb in 2012.

Agency principal Anne Duncanis optimistic that, as Aucklandgrows, more and more people willbe drawn to the special qualities othe suburb, keeping values high.

Being handy to the CBD andwork opportunities and havinggreat transport links is a huge thing

in an expanding city, she says.As well as that people wantschools that will give their kidsthe best start in lie, and we haveoutstanding schools in this area.

Ripple effect of stunning localsales may spread through 2012

Then there is section size andthe prime areas o Mt Albert willalways be in demand because theycarry zonings which work againstinfll housing. The 600 to 700 sqmsection, giving plenty o room orthe kids to get out and play, is atthe heart o what makes Mt Albertso appealing.

Ater a couple o sluggish years,Annes team had an impressive2011 and the early signs are ora strong 2012. But she is acutelyaware that the economic recoveryis ragile and that many people arestruggling, though local home-owners acing challenges should

be confdent to stay with theirprime asset.

As an example, Anne takes her

mind back to 2010 when themarket was tough everywhere.One o her clients was oered$670,000 or her home, butAnnes advice was to wait untilthings turned as they always do.Fourteen months later, the housesold or $830,000.

Real estate will have its ups anddowns, but history shows us thatthe overall trend is up and we seesome good signs that 2012 willmaintain that trend.

FOR Eileen Morris, this grandamily bungalow at 1020 NewNorth Rd is a house o wonderulmemories 64 years o them tobe precise.

She moved in here as a young-married with husband Maurice

in the late 1940s, raised threechildren and with the tenniscourt and huge 1979sq msection became virtually a part-time mum to all the neighbourskids as well!

Maurice built the house aterreturning home rom the war,and he always knew where hewas going to live. His ather,Maurice senior, a principalin the Morningside TimberCompany, built in the same areaand bought two neighbouring

sections as wedding gits or his

two sons. Sadly, Maurice diedabout three years ago and nowEileen is being cared or in a resthome.

The amily is selling theproperty with Greg Whitta, salesconsultant at Anne Duncan Real

Estate, and it goes to auctionon February 22 (unless it is soldbeore then).

The possibilities with such alarge, private block o land in thecity ringe with a right-o-waytree-lined driveway stretching60m rom the western edge othe Mt Albert shops - are almostendless.

The 6b zone, allowing onedwelling per 300sq m, givesgreat development potentialand the property is expected to

draw wide interest.

Opportunity knocks: a Mumsmemories are made of this


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D I T I O N 4 7 Youseeoursignseverywhere!

Knowledge talks, wisdom listens (Jimi Hendrix) I you havent any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind o heart trouble (Bob Hope)

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127A Mt Albert Rd, Mt Albert

Price: $499,0001930s Character Bungalow, zonedor MAGS and handy to UNITEC

and St LukesGary Agnew 021 960 533

NOW SELLING

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33 Fowlds Ave, SandringhamPrice: $735,000

3dbl brm Caliornian Bungalow oncorner 630m2 ull site with an ideal

north west aspect back yard.Josh Powell 021 905 234

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7 Mountain View Rd,Western SpringsPrice: $1,000,000

5 bedroom quality home designedwith attention to detail suitable or

the modern amilyAnne Duncan 021 996 426Emma Duncan 021 845 347

web ID AD12476

25 Linwood Ave, Mt AlbertPrice: $By Negotiation

Pretty bungalow with 5 bedrooms& 3 bathrooms ideal or the

extended amilyVincent Barnao 0212 758 925

45 Mt Albert Rd, Mt AlbertPrice: $By Negotiation

3 dbl brm bungalow within easywalking distance to bus, train and

Mt Alberts best schools.John Covich 021 946 933

1020 New North Rd MT ALBERTSet on 1979 m2, complete with tennis court, this impressiveamily home has 3 double bedrooms, multiple living areas,workshop/basement storage, garage with internal access anddouble carport.

Elevated with extensive views to the Waitakere and UpperHarbour, this home has plenty o opportunities and untappeddevelopment potential. Zoned 6b (1 dwelling per 300 m2)

Bring the rackets, book the kids into Gladstone or Mt AlbertGrammar and move into this antastic amily home.

Auction: Wed 22 February 2012 (unless sold prior)Auction Centre 746 New North Rd, Mt Albert

Contact: Greg Whitta 021 992 612

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78 Mt Royal Ave MT ALBERT The perfect entry into sought after Mt Albert

Brick and tile construction with polished wooden oors Excellent condition with potential to add value Garaging, off street parking and Storage Mags Zone and easy access to motorways and transport


Contact: Jamie Morrison 021 684 400

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60B School Road KINGSLANDBrand new 4 bedroom (master with ensuite) plus study/nurserytownhouse in central Kingsland.

Internal access double garage, underoor heating in allbathrooms, heated towel rails, central vacuum system, doubleSmeg electric oven with gas hobs, Infnity gas hot water, moodlighting, wine ridge, and two north acing decks, plenty ostorage, the list goes on...BUT true appreciation will only berealised by your personal inspection. DONT DELAY!


Contact: Anne Duncan 021 996 426

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7 Alexis Ave MT ALBERTSituated in the Golden Triangle, two solid original twobedroom brick and tile units stand side by side with doublegaraging on 835m2 site amongst established homes.

Live in one, rent the other, or perect or extended amily.


Contact: Anne Duncan 021 996 426

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Vincent Barnao

021 275 8925

City Fringe Flyer is a community newsletter and readers should seek proessional guidance beore acting on any advice,opinion or inormation ound in its columns. It is published by Anne Duncan Real Estate Ltd, which cannot accept any

liability or responsibility or any loss or damage suered by any individual or group acting on any material it contains.Editorial inquiries: [email protected]

Anne Duncan Real Estate Ltd MREINZLICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT (REAA 2008)

746 New North Road,Mt Albert, Auckland

Ph 09 846 9470www.anneduncan.co.nz

HOW TO REACH US

Greg Whitta

021 992 612

John Covich

021 946 933

Anne Duncan

021 996 426

THINKING OF SELLING?

For an obligation-ree appraisal o yourhome, fll out this slip and drop/post it intoour ofces: 746 New North Rd (oppositeRocket Park). Well make contact ater that.

Your name

Address

Phone

What best describes yourposition? (tick)

Keen to sell now/soon

Need appraisal beforemaking up my mind

Simply interested in whatmy house is worth

Roberto de Melo

021 887 646

Shane Ryder0274 222 585

Rentals

Des Ryder0274 222 334

Rentals

Lauren Barrett021 921 229

Rentals

Gary Agnew021 960 533

Josh Powell

021 905 234

Jamie Morrison021 684 400

Mark Bailey021 714 799

Emma Duncan021 845 347

27 Stewart RdMt Albert

Gary Agnew

1/5 Powell StAvondale

Jamie Morrison

45 Allenby RdPapatoetoe

Mark Bailey

1/ 2 Wesley AveMt Albert

John Covich

1 Swit AveSt Marys Bay

Roberto de Melo3A Moreland Rd

Mt AlbertAnne Duncan

131A Owairaka AveMt Albert

John CovichEmma Duncan

5/66 Blockhouse Bay RdAvondale

Vincent Barnao

1/383 Mt Albert RdMt Roskill

Vincent BarnaoJamie Morrison

1605 Great North RdAvondale

Gary Agnew

32A Haverstock RdSandringhamMark Bailey

121 Owairaka AveMt Albert

Josh Powell

3 Parkdale RdMt Albert

Anne DuncanEmma Duncan

2/32 Asquith AveMt Albert

Greg Whitta

The teamYour advantage


3/3Honesty is the frst chapter o the book o wisdom (Thomas Jeerson)

FOR Stephen and KarenMatheson, 2011 was a prettygood year and 2012 is shaping

up even better.The Westmere couple ended

2011 on an absolute high aterselling a Mt Albert investmentproperty at a great price andthen pulling the top prize in thehugely successul Anne DuncanReal Estate Red Door promotion.

Stephen, a teacher with NewZealand International College,and Karen, who is sel employed,were led to the promotion byconsultant Jamie Morrison, whosold their Fowler Ave property

beore auction.The deal gave them two

chances in the promotion andany disappointment at missingout on cameras and iPads quicklydisappeared when Stephenound himsel holding the bignumber on the night, yielding atravel package worth $5000.

The couple are still discussinghow to spend the money, but

high on the agenda this year areEuropean airares or a Caribbeancruise.

For Stephen, the prize wasa major surprise because hereckons he and Karen have neverwon anything, though theydid nab a princely $23 on a Big

Wednesday draw earlier last year!It was a brilliant result or us,

he says, and I have to admit togoing home and enjoying a ewglasses o wine that night!

Other big prize-winners on thenight were Jessica Gomaz andCarmen Innes (who each won

iPads), Jackie Butler and YvonneCarleton (who won cameras) andKala Lad and Marie Wilson (who

won subscriptions to the NewZealand Herald).

ENTRIES poured in romchildren across the city ringeto the Anne Duncan Real EstateChristmas colouring competition.

It was an absolute delightto give away prizes, says AnneDuncan. Seeing the excitementon the kids aces gave me lotso pleasure. Next year we havesomething special planned, sostay tuned or more details!

The winners were:Category 1 (ages 4-5 years):

Vanessa Toh, 1; Katie Price, 2;Nicola Verschuur, 3.

Category 2 (6-8 years): JacobBannister, 1; Thushadi Palathage,2; Neena Contreas, 3.

Category 3 (9-12 years): MarielLandingin, 1; Chole Winter, 2;Chantelle Potbury and KaylaDuncan, 3 equal.

How will Mt Albert look in 40 years?

Jamie Morrison shares the buzz with Stephen Matheson while(right) Greg Whitta hands Carmen Innes her iPad

Sell your house to open the door and see the world

city fringeFLYERYouseeoursignseverywhere!

WARNING bells are soundingin Mt Albert over a planningreport that challenges AucklandCitys steps to accommodate anextra 300,000-plus homes neededto meet population growth in thenext 40 years.

The council called or the reportater doubts were cast on its ownstrategic document seeking tocontain most uture growth withinthe existing metropolitan limits.

The latest report by outsideplanners dealing with a pilot

site townhouses on the northernside o New North Rd, anked byWoodward Rd and Lloyd Ave.

But the consultants suggest thecouncil will need to go urtherthan that. The council will discussthe plan soon and make a fnaldecision next month.

Local eyebrows are being raisedabout concerns that zoning

study o just 14 suburbs, includingMt Albert concludes that majorrezoning and strong political nerveswill be needed to hit the target.

The report rom Fontein andJasmax said intensifcation on theenormous scale planned wouldrequire huge political resilience.

The consultant planners notethat Mt Albert will be a litmus

test or political resilience. Qualityupzoning could make Mt Albert avibrant intensifed precinct.

The councils initial drat plan,which was developed ater widepublic consultation, provided orlow-rise apartments and small-

changes will potentially see moreinfll housing and multi-storeyedaccommodation in the uture and

Anne Duncan Real Estate principalAnne Duncan has her worries.

This suburb is known or itsgood-sized sections and pleasantsense o community, she says.We need to be vigilant to protectthose special qualities.

Worries raised in Mt Albert as city looksto squeeze in housesCOMMUNITY FILE

3/21A Ruarangi Rd, Mt AlbertPrice: $660,000

2 Storey cedar townhouse eaturing3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and

nice ow to deck and patio.Mark Bailey 021 714 799

1554 Great North Rd, WaterviewPrice: $385,000

1950s 2 bedroom plus study bungalowwith private courtyard.

John Covich 021 946 933Anne Duncan 021 996 426

2/233 Mt Albert Rd, SandringhamPrice: $575,000

Spacious 4 bdrm home, 2 living areaswith dbl garage & sunny, private garden

Mark Bailey 021 714 799Josh Powell 021 905 234

5/21A Malvern Rd, Mt AlbertPrice: $319,000

Solid concrete block, 2 bedroom unitbuilt in the 70s. Modern kitchen,lounge and north acing balcony.

Gary Agnew 021 960 533

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