A majestic old home on 908sqm flat site in Maxwells Road, with expansive interesting views, and literally a few minutes from the CBD; that has to add up to some serious potential.

This home overlooking the estuary must have seen some progress in its time. It now overlooks a thriving city, watches ships depart from a busy port, can see the traffic snaking below, enjoys the summer evening yacht racing on the harbour, and revels in the glittering show put on by the lights every night. Full moon across the water is magical. While it has retained its original character many of its neighbours have completely changed theirs. Full sites like this are now extremely rare. Most of the sites along this prime ridge have been subdivided and developments of varying size and complexity have sprung up or are in progress. The quality of dwelling that has been built along this stretch suggests there is no fear of overcapitalization. This looks to become Pillans Point's apartment strip. The combination of views, sunshine, and proximity to the city contribute to its popularity. This property will be very attractive to developers for all the reasons above. The old home will no doubt submit to progress in the end. However it will be an asset as a rental while plans are formulated or if an investor or group of investors simply wished to acquire the land for its location. The home has been in the same family since 1976, bought then, not for the views and location, but because it was the only house that would fit a huge and much loved dresser. It is pretty much in original condition with dining and living along the sunny front, and opening to a closed in terrace, a perfect place to sit in the morning. Three of the four bedrooms upstairs get the fabulous views. One, referred to as the library, opens to an upper terrace. Some carpets have been taken up to reveal original timber floors. There is a lift as well as the staircase to a wide landing. The only other building on the land is the long single garage on the western side at the front. A few old fruit trees dot the lawn. The very popular Pillans Point School is opposite. Many locals take advantage of the Inner harbour walkway below. You can see them heading off around the Daisy Hardwick track from this property. This prime established suburb has long been a popular place to live, even more so as Tauranga boundaries extend, and the traffic increases. 80 Mawells Road represents a significant opportunity to be part of progress in Pillans Point, a chance to acquire a flat canvas on which to plan the living environment of the future.