A museum, character office or private bolthole and entertaining pad are among future uses mooted for a former Paeroa ambulance station with a difference, which is up for sale.

Formerly a base for the St John Ambulance service, the central Paeroa building’s unassuming frontage opens to an extensive internal makeover with offices, storage and comprehensive staff facilities – including a showpiece 1960s-style kitchen.

“From the street, 31 Marshall Street presents a simple facade with double garage doors and a white wall. Step inside the gate, and you'll discover a property that offers so much more than meets the eye – whether for work or pleasure,” Bayleys salesperson Josh Smith said.

With St John Ambulance now housed in a new building a few doors down the street, the former emergency service base has been transformed and awaits its next chapter.

The high-stud, light and airy main building is versatile with the potential to be adapted for a multitude of commercial or private uses.

“Once an emergency setting off point for paramedics, the double garaging at the front can be used for vehicle storage or transformed into additional office or storage areas. There’s convenient internal access from the main building and front office. Water and power connections add to the versatility of this space.

“A standout feature is the retro 1960s kitchen, complete with ‘Coca-Cola’ booth seating and a red fridge, which the vendor is happy to include in the sale. This eye-catching kitchen adds a unique charm and character to the property,” Smith said.

Located in a town renowned for the landmark giant brown bottle marking the home of L&P, and as a gateway to leisure playgrounds such as the Coromandel, Karangahake Gorge and Hauraki Rail Trail, the site is expected to attract buyers from well beyond the district.

The freehold land and buildings at 31 Marshall Street, Paeroa, are being marketed for sale through Smith of Bayleys Hamilton with an asking price of $750,000 plus GST (if any).

The approximately 300-square-metre building sits on some 379 square metres of freehold land in Paeroa’s town centre commercial zone.

The property has an Initial Evaluation Procedure seismic rating of 70 percent of new building standard.

Smith said it was well suited for businesses that do not need main street exposure, “allowing for uninterrupted work without distractions from passersby”.

“The layout and zoning support a range of business activities. This makes it an excellent choice for companies looking to maximise productivity in a quiet setting, which offers a small-town lifestyle within the prosperous ‘Golden Triangle’ linking Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.

“If you have an extensive collection of treasures, whether for personal enjoyment or public display, this property could be your haven. The vendor has a collection on private display and is willing to leave the specialised shelving and lighting in place.

“The functional design features an off-street entrance, side office for transactions and information, a spacious hall, public conveniences, and private storage areas, making it ideal for a new museum or display centre in a town popular for its second-hand stores and antique collections.

“For beach hoppers, this property could be a bolthole to store prized vehicles and entertain friends. The eye-catching 1960s retro-themed red, black, and white kitchen, double garage, and ample room to dance the night away in the main hall, with its wooden floor perfect for ‘rock n rolling’, makes it an ideal choice,” said Smith.

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