"They've taken it to a certain level but they want a change of direction and are handing on the opportunity to the next buyer," Richard White from Property Brokers Marton said.
"It's a beautiful building in an iconic position in town. The vault is still there with its huge, heavy steel doors and the tall pillars in the bank's chamber which give it plenty of character."
With a kitchen, bathroom and two toilets in the commercially-zoned downstairs, White said it would be perfect for residential house buyers; as a home and income opportunity, or ideal for investors or developers.
White said the 250-plus sections in development in Marton alone, the potential of a bioplastics plant and the continuing development at Ohakea Air Base were projects offering locals employment.
"For anyone to get involved right now, we are on the cusp on growth. Our residential
market is very strong.
"Marton as being the main town in the Rangitikei will benefit from that growth.
"It's a majestic building. Go through the records and find a building that has the stature and character this does.
"This will be a mainstay of Marton getting this completed and back into the Marton township. It will be a cornerstone of the development."
