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These 7 Auckland do-ups for sale have lots of potential

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Roll up your sleeves and say goodbye to your landlord. These seven Auckland do-ups have lots of potential to be transformed into welcoming homes

These 7 Auckland do-ups for sale have lots of potential

We’ve all heard the chorus of voices lamenting that the Auckland property market is out of reach for many aspiring home buyers. Although your ultimate dream home may not be on the cards at the moment, there are still plenty of possibilities if you widen your search of likely candidates in terms of location and putting in the hard yards to update tired properties. Here are seven houses that have lots of potential to be transformed into welcoming homes and offer the chance for you to say goodbye to your landlord.

1. A real cutie

What a honey! This lovely two-bedroom weatherboard bungalow in Papakura is a steal at an asking price of $595,000 and there’s still plenty of potential to add value without breaking the bank.

Perfectly liveable as is, the house has some stand-out original features such as the ornate leadlight windows and doors, plaster cornices and ceilings and character fireplace.

The real game changer will be a kitchen makeover – it is already perfectly positioned for outdoor flow to the back garden with its built-in barbecue/fireplace so it is just waiting to take its place as your entertaining hub. A tidy 412m2 section is also home to a two-car garage – great for storage or a workshop for the man of the house.


2. Wild card

Bring your imagination with you when you view this three bedroom home in Henderson – some flair will make so much difference to this entry level opportunity.

The interior is really pretty tidy – paint, new drapes and light fittings, and new facings on the kitchen cabinetry will give it a modern feel. The L-shaped living and dining area is light and spacious and the bedrooms are bright and a reasonable size.

The bathroom is perfectly adequate till more funds are freed up and downstairs there’s a sizeable rumpus room which would be perfect for teenagers and a separate storage area. The wild card is what you decide to do with the extensive concreted parking area – get out the jackhammer, lay some turf and pop in a deck to take this property to the next level.


3. Why rent?

Here’s your chance to secure a two-bedroom townhouse close to all the buzz of the newly developed New Lynn shops and convenience of bus and train links to the CBD for an asking price of $549,000.

A new kitchen fit-out will transform the living/dining area which has ranch sliders opening to your outdoor entertaining area – there’s also the opportunity to reconfigure the separate laundry to make the most of this space.

Upstairs the master has a built-in robe and plenty of sun, while the second bedroom would make a perfect office or guest bedroom. Tidy up the bathroom with some new cabinetry and you’re ready to go.


  

4. Roll up your sleeves

Okay we know this rundown weatherboard home in Beach Haven might be totally lacking in street appeal but don’t get frightened off. This home is fully consented and offers you the chance to step onto the North Shore property ladder for an asking price of $679,000.

Step inside and you’ll be in for a surprise – the hard work on the kitchen and bathroom has all been done. The two bedrooms downstairs both have built-in robes and the spacious master upstairs has room to burn.

So it’s a case of rolling up your sleeves and doing some grunt work to give the exterior of the house a makeover and the ramshackle section some charm. A great opportunity for those with imagination who aren’t afraid of a doing a big tidy up to score a property close to the Britomart ferry and Beach Haven shops.


5. Time warp

You don’t need to be Dr Who to travel back in time – just check out this little brick and tile beauty from the ’70s.

Set on a generous, level 645m2 fully fenced site in Weymouth this property offers plenty of room to move with three spacious bedrooms, a great rumpus room (currently used as a fourth bedroom), and a large living area.

The kitchen is accessed through an archway from the dining room and offers potential to be opened up to create a fabulous open plan area with central island. A separate laundry takes care of all the clutter of everyday life and the en suite bathroom in the master bedroom is a bonus. A refresh will update this property immediately and at an asking price of $729,000 it offers great value for money in this family-friendly neighbourhood.


  

6. Great starter

This modest three-bedroom home in Manurewa offers the perfect chance to get a foothold in the property market at an asking price of $620,000. The open plan kitchen and living area opens onto a covered verandah and is perfectly usable while you decide on fittings and appliances for your new kitchen.

The three bedrooms are all a good size and a few tweaks will work wonders here. Update the bathroom and you will have a very comfortable home.

The wild card here is the massive 54m2 garage that sits at the rear of the 607m2 level site – a fantastic space for a workshop, man cave, storage, studio…you name it. This tidy property has potential written all over it.


  

7. Lots of potential

This is the first time this home has been on the market since it was built in the 1960s. The weatherboard home in Glenfield is in original condition although all the new colour steel roof is one major job that’s been taken care of.

A new kitchen and bathroom will vault the three-bedroom home onto the next level but it’s the 812m2 garden that is the scene stealer.

Accessed through French doors from the living area, the flat sunny, lawn is the perfect setting for summer barbecues and offers the kids lots of room to work off steam. It also may offer development potential in the future under the Unitary plan. At $895,000, it offers great value for this area.


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