Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 18: The Auckland home the legendary mountaineer Sir Ed Hillary has been sold at an auction for 1.9 million dollars.

Auckland property developer Graham Wall purchased the home in which Hillary lived in for over 50 years.

Wall told media he was not buying the property for himself but on behalf of a client, who he refused to identify.

He said he had "no idea" what the new owner would do with the property.

Wellington, Feb 28: Sir Edmund Hillary's home of more than 50 years is on the market.

Hillary was the first man to conquer the world''s highest mountain, and his house will be opened to the public for the first time at a charity open home tomorrow.

Sir Ed died in January last year, and his house was built in 1957, reports The NZPA.

The house in Remuera Rd was to be auctioned on March 18 and had a valuation of 1.9 million dollars.

Sir Ed''s daughter Sarah managed the sale.

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