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Home to one of Auckland’s oldest second-hand bookstore’s up for sale
Former Edwardian convent listed in Auckland.
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The historic Auckland building housing Hard to Find Books is for sale. The 119-year-old former Edwardian convent in Eden Terrace is being sold by its owner, the Catholic Church, as part of a property portfolio review.
The iconic bookstore's lease ends in February 2026, forcing owner Warwick Jordan to consider relocating or moving online. Jordan, who also lives on-site, is fundraising to cover significant moving costs. The unique property is being marketed to owner-occupiers and investors.
Hard to Find Books has been based in Auckland since the 1980s.
The shop stocks around half a million books.
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