Consented Auckland housing and retail development land goes on the market for sale
A ‘greenfield’ mixed-use development site in the heart of the Silverdale retail and community services complex on
Auckland’s northern boundary has been placed on the market for sale.
The 1.034 hectare site is bordered by the Northern Arena indoor swimming pool complex on one side, and Silverdale
Shopping Centre on the other – with a slip-road to the Millwater Parkway access road on its remaining boundary.
The land is already consented for the development of 31 terraced houses and two apartment buildings, as well as a mixed
use block, and is being sold through an international tender process by Bayleys Real Estate, with offers being taken
until October 15.
Bayleys international sales team leader James Chan said phase one of the consent was for construction of five blocks of
triple-storey three and four bedroom townhouses with projected sales values upwards of $559,000. Each unit will have two
car parks along with its own private open space. The development has been named ‘The Rise.’
“While all five residential blocks contain units based on a standard design format, a variety of building materials and
architectural treatments have been chosen for use across the development to create visual interest,” he said.
“Phase two is two apartment buildings – with food and beverage and retail outlets operating at ground level around an
open plaza, and some 42 apartments in the three storeys above. Parking for these apartments would be underneath the
building and accessed by a ramp,” said Mr Chan.
“Then on the corner of the land, there is enough space for further retail space with residential units above.”
Comprehensive plans have already been drawn up for the proposed housing complex, and Mr Chan said these were included in
the sale offering.
Mr Chan said the freehold land and its consent supported the aims of the Auckland Unitary Plan for the establishment of
more intensive housing zones located immediately adjacent to social infrastructure and within easy reach of public
transport.
The Rise subdivision sits within the Silverdale Mixed Commercial Policy Area which has been designed to contain a
mixture of retail, residential, office and service activities.
With a range of social amenities literally at the doorstep of these units – including a new Southern Cross Hospital next
door, and 35 specialty shops a similar distance in the other direction, these dwellings will certainly be at the heart
of Silverdale’s emerging town hub,” he said.
“Multiple bus services are available just a few hundred metres away – including express services to the North Shore and
to CBD Auckland, as well as Orewa township to the north,” said Bayleys Orewa salesperson Simon Wilde.
“Alternatively, State Highway One is a couple of kilometres away, with the city an easy 26 minute drive. The Rise, as
part of Silverdale’s new ‘heart’, is at the centre of so many lifestyle opportunities,” he said.
“Beaches are just three kilometres away, there are two gymnasiums within 100 metres walk, the park ‘n’ ride bus commute
station into the city is one kilometre down the road, there are two golf courses within five kilometres, there is a
shopping complex immediately next door, and multiple restaurants, fast food outlets and cafes within a short drive.”
A report by Harrison Grierson noted: “The lay-out of The Rise will facilitate the establishment of a centre that
contains buildings and open space which are designed with high levels of urban, streetscape and pedestrian amenity so
that the character of the established centre will reflect the high quality of urban amenities sought to be achieved in
the entire surrounding Silverdale North Special Zone.”
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