29 Wakefield Ave, Sumner, Christchurch City, Canterbury

Positioned in the heart of the vibrant Sumner Village, 29 Wakefield Avenue presents a rare opportunity to secure a character-filled hospitality asset with multiple pathways for future value creation. 

The property is currently occupied on a month-to-month basis by a well-regarded suburban restaurant and bar trading as Clink, providing flexibility for both investors, owner-occupiers and developers alike.

Set upon a useable freehold commercial landholding, the site is underpinned by strong fundamentals and a total gross lettable area of 258.1 sq m, complemented by six onsite car parks, a notable advantage in this tightly held coastal precinct.

The premises are home to Clink Restaurant & Bar, a long-standing local favourite which recently celebrated 15 years of operation in the building. The building itself forms part of Sumner’s character charm, combining an original stone building with an well-designed Warren & Mahoney architectural extension added in the 1990s. This fusion of character and practical design provides a unique platform for future repositioning.

A west-facing, sheltered courtyard enhances the hospitality appeal, while the flexible internal layout offers significant scope to add value, explore alternative commercial uses, or pursue residential conversion (subject to council consents).

The site’s position on the eastern side of Wakefield Avenue places it within an established coastal community known for its strong local identity and steady year-round visitation.

With its blend of history, location, and future potential, 29 Wakefield Avenue stands as a distinctive offering - a true part of the Sumner fabric with opportunities limited only by the vision of the next owner.   For Sale by Deadline Private Treaty closing 4pm, Thursday 26 February 2026 (unless sold prior). 

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Features:

• Well-regarded suburban hospitality asset currently occupied by an established restaurant and bar on a month-to-month basis, offering flexibility for investors, owner-occupiers and developers alike
• Freehold commercial landholding in a tightly held coastal suburb with strong underlying property fundamentals.
• Six onsite car parks, a valuable amenity within the Sumner Village centre.
• Total gross lettable area of 258.1 sq m , comprising bar/restaurant areas, kitchen, office/storage, and a generous outdoor courtyard.
• Home to Clink Restaurant & Bar, a long-standing tenant celebrating 15 years in occupation.
• Character-rich premises, combining an original stone building with a notable Warren & Mahoney architectural extension completed in the 1990s.
• Attractive west-facing, sheltered courtyard ideal for hospitality or future redevelopment concepts.
• Multiple value-add pathways: refurbish, reposition for alternative commercial uses, or explore residential conversion (subject to consents).

More information: https://www.colliers.co.nz/p-NZL67037997