The Majestic Mansions: A St Clair Icon Reborn

Some buildings are just buildings. The Majestic Mansions is a landmark.

Standing proud on the St Clair waterfront since 1919, this is one of the most recognised heritage buildings on the Esplanade. Now it enters a new chapter. A careful, considered redevelopment is returning it to its full grandeur and transforming it into a collection of four luxury beachfront residences.

This is rare. A piece of Dunedin history in arguably the best block on the St Clair coast.

Four north-facing apartments are available across the second and third levels, each capturing sun throughout the day with outlooks over the beachside community and the city beyond.

Included for sale are three two-bedroom, one-bathroom residences, and one one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. Every one has its own covered internal terrace, a sheltered spot for a morning coffee, an afternoon wine, or simply the sea air.

The finish is the kind usually reserved for private architectural builds. Bespoke kitchens with composite stone benchtops and a full suite of Fisher and Paykel appliances. Porcelain tiled bathrooms with rainhead showers, heated towel rails and demister mirrors. A brand new street-level lift servicing all levels, plus full structural, insulation and weathertightness upgrades, so the building performs as beautifully as it presents.

And then there is the location. The St Clair hot salt water pool is on the beach. Some of Dunedin's best cafes, bars and restaurants are at your door. The surf break, the sea lions, the long walks on the sand. This is the quintessential St Clair lifestyle, and it is yours to step into.

Designed by Mason & Wales in association with Whitaker Architects, built by Stewart Construction, and project managed by Feldspar Associates. A team that knows this territory inside out. Estimated completion late 2026 / early 2027. Secure your place now with a 10% deposit, with nothing further to pay until settlement.

Whether you are downsizing without compromise, after a lock-up-and-leave coastal retreat, or finally claiming the beachside apartment you have always promised yourself, this is your chance.