1 Union Street, City Centre

Tender closes 29^th May at 2:00pm(Unless sold prior)

215m² Floor Area

A TEMPLE OF THOUGHT, THE HEIGHT OF OPPORTUNITY

A superbly located two-level corner property built in mid-1928, comprising a character brick temple designed to seat 270 persons. The property benefits from Business - City Centre zoning and proximity to major transport routes.

KEY FEATURES:

Freehold, standalone site of 171m²
Convenient CBD location, close to motorway network, major bus routes, and the (soon to be completed) City Rail Link
Beautiful character building of 219m² gross floor area, ripe for occupation or redevelopment
Zoned Business – City Centre, allowing for intensive, high-rise development incorporating the existing structure
Vacant possession, perfect for owner-occupiers and developers

The Higher Thought Temple, designed in 1927 and built in 1928, is a building shrouded in mystery to the many daily commuters now driving by.

The Higher Thought Temple was designed in the stripped classical style by Devonport architect Henry F. Robinson to serve as a nondenominational church where people could study the principles of religion, free from restrictions or spiritual dogma. The building was constructed by Craig Brothers. Original architectural drawings note that it was a double-brick and concrete church hall for the Auckland Higher Thought Centre. The origins of Higher Thought were based on an American philosophical movement, ‘New Thought’, that grew in popularity in the late 1800s.

Higher Thought New Zealand was incorporated in 1930. The Higher Thought Temple was reported to be the first institution of its type built in New Zealand, reflecting the comparatively high profile of alternative spiritual philosophies in New Zealand during the 1920s.

Contact the Sole Agent to learn more about this exciting opportunity to own this unique part of Auckland’s history.

Colin Stewart

021 555 642

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Property details

Location:

1 Union Street, City Centre

Air conditioning:

Yes

Property ID:

4071198

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29/05/2025 02:00:00 PM29/05/2025 02:00:00 PMTender for 1 Union Street, City Centre, Auckland CityTender for 1 Union Street, City Centre, Auckland City starting at 2:00pm (Unless sold prior) Tender closes Thursday 29th May 2025 at 2:00pm (Unless sold prior) Pacific/AucklandDD/MM/YYYY

Tender closes Thursday 29th May 2025 at 2:00pm (Unless sold prior)