Wellington brothel up for sale

A Wellington building housing the city's first licensed brothel is up for sale at auction, with a valuation of $1,625,000.

Il-Bordello, on Vivian Street, was the first legal brothel to open in the capital after the passing of the Prostitution Law Reform Bill in 2003.

Bayleys said the stand-alone two level commercial building would be auctioned on August 20.

Il-Bordello's operators B and M Entertainment recently renewed the property's lease for six years.

The building has a front entrance on Vivian Street, along with a discreet back entrance via Swan Lane off Marion Street, with secure parking for four cars and a controlled automatic gate.

The building has 11 bedroom suites, some with spa baths.

- NZPA