A purpose-built film production studio in Upper Hutt is available for purchase, giving buyers the opportunity to acquire a high-calibre asset that could also be repositioned in the future.
Located at 32-34 Lane Street and 9A Jepsen Grove in the Upper Hutt suburb of Wallaceville, north of Wellington, the property, known as Lane Street Studios, comprises a production facility developed across two contiguous land parcels with a combined area of approximately 4.1ha.
The improvements include a substantial single-level production building of approximately 6,306sq m located at the front of the site that was previously used as a data centre, and two large sound stages/warehouses situated at the rear, together providing an additional 4,720sq m of floor area.
Both sound stages, which were developed in 2022, are soundproof and are provisioned with an output capacity of 1,000KVA each, plus a facility to connect more if required.
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The site benefits from dual access and over 170m of road frontage in an established industrial area. The property is less than 1km south-east of the Upper Hutt CBD and approximately 45 minutes drive from central Wellington.
Colliers Brokers Brad Johnston, Kieran Lennon, Tim Julian, and Paul Jarvie have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale via deadline private treaty closing at 4pm on Wednesday 19 November, unless sold prior.
The production building has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard and contains an executive suite, boardroom and offices, workrooms, breakout area, staff cafe, and 25-seat cinema.
There are also speciality areas such as a hair and makeup suite, costume department, and commercial laundry.
General site improvements include extensive sealed asphalt areas for circulation and a cobbled car park that sits adjacent to an on-site security gatehouse.
Johnston, Director of Industrial at Colliers, says this facility has been customised and designed in conjunction with industry experts to the most exacting standards.
"It is incredibly rare to find a purpose-built facility of this scale and quality in New Zealand. It has been developed to a high specification to meet the international and domestic needs of the screen production sector," Johnston says.
"All the pieces are in place for a film production company to acquire this facility and rapidly establish their operations."
The property is designated Mixed Use Zone under the Upper Hutt City Council's District Plan, which enables retail, commercial, recreational, and entertainment activities, while also providing for drive-through and light industrial activities.
Lennon, Associate Director of Industrial at Colliers Wellington, says with limited industrial space across the wider Wellington region, the property could be utilised differently.
"With low site coverage of only 26 per cent, there is potential to examine the best use of this facility and it could be repositioned to accommodate an industrial development," Lennon says.
"Industrial space remains scarce in Wellington and a site of this scale would be keenly sought by many potential occupiers. It also benefits from a huge power supply."
Julian, Associate Director of Industrial at Colliers Wellington, says Upper Hutt has experienced steady population growth in recent years and an expanding array of amenities.
"Brewtown is a craft beer, food, and entertainment destination that is in walking distance from the subject property, while the Wallaceville train station is also close by offering further convenience," Julian says.
"It is a short drive to the Trentham Camp Golf Club and racecourse, while multiple residential subdivisions have also been developed nearby."
Jarvie, Director of Industrial at Colliers, says a substantial offering like this warrants consideration from a range of buyers.
"From its origins as a data centre through to being a world-class film production facility with future development potential, this property offers a range of angles to be explored by buyers."
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