A versatile workshop and garage primed for intensification offers a rewarding blend of immediate functionality and long-term upside as policymakers are poised to ease development controls in key transport corridors, Bayleys brokers say.

Bayleys Auckland Metro director Kate Kirby, alongside colleagues James Were and Stephen Scott, is marketing the 440sqm (more or less) freehold site at 35 Randolph Street, Eden Terrace, for sale by auction, scheduled at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, 24th September (unless sold prior).

Kirby says the standalone building with 396sqm (more or less) of floor space has remained in the same ownership for 40 years, while the surrounding area has transitioned from commercial and light industrial business use to a thriving and well-connected mixed-use precinct.

“Strategically located on the city’s western fringe, proximate to the CBD, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Newmarket and key motorway interchanges, the location is further supported by the new City Rail Link and nearby Maungawhau (Mount Eden) Station, which will enhance connectivity to and from the area by significantly increasing rail passenger numbers and immediate foot traffic.

Underpinned by the current Business – Mixed Use zoning and a height overlay of 32.5 metres, Kirby says the asset is highly versatile, with permitted activities including residential, offices, retail, food and beverage, and healthcare.

“Owner-occupiers can immediately utilise the functional and existing building, while investors and developers can capitalise on the site’s significant future upside, including the potential to redevelop to the second-highest density currently permitted under Auckland’s Unitary Plan.”

The property presents a stepped, terraced design, incorporating a reception area, offices, and a warehouse, all positioned alongside a level, concrete parking bay fronting Randolph Street.

A driveway along the eastern boundary provides vehicle access to a rooftop open-air parking area and a garage, serviced by two roller doors for convenient entry and exit. It is offered for sale with vacant possession, providing immediate access for occupation or leasing.

Bayleys Auckland Metro director James Were says that access and flexibility are key for city-fringe properties.

“The combination of street-level and rooftop parking, along with multiple points of entry, makes the subject property ideal for owner-occupiers needing functional space, as well as investors and developers who value adaptable layouts and future growth potential.”

He adds that Eden Terrace has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with mixed-use development and urban renewal shaping the increasingly vibrant precinct.

“Properties that combine freehold ownership, flexible zoning and proximity to Auckland’s evolving transport network are increasingly sought-after for their versatility and capacity to adapt to evolving market demands.

“The property’s location is particularly strategic in the context of Auckland’s intensification trend along major transport corridors.

“Eden Terrace will be served by two CRL stations upon completion in 2026, and the immediate area continues to attract investment and redevelopment, offering long-term capital growth potential for those eager to unlock value.”