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Batger House Sells in Historic Mortgagee Deal | Auckland News
Auckland’s iconic Batger House, a heritage gem with carved kauri paneling and ornate ceilings, has sold in a quiet mortgagee auction—marking the end of an era for this historic villa once hailed as one of the most beautiful ever marketed. Though its recent price was kept under wraps, it fell just shy of its previous $4.55M sale two-and-a-half years ago, reflecting a broader trend of luxury properties hitting the market through foreclosure. Named after early Auckland businessman John Batger, the corner-site mansion was painstakingly restored by past owners, preserving its grandeur. Meanwhile…
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