Magical, close-up harbour views and wonderful privacy attracted yachting enthusiasts Malcolm and Dawne to this expansive, single-level apartment on the western side of Princes Wharf.
For 15 years they’ve been living in this luxurious apartment on the fifth level of Shed 24, enjoying a superb view stretching from the Viaduct, around the harbour and past the harbour bridge to the North Shore.
Malcolm says: “We’re not aware of any other place in Auckland where you can actually live over the water with fantastic views of the Harbour Bridge, sunsets second to none, whilst watching all the boating activity that you see out there.”
The original owners had this residence formed from the floor space designated for two apartments – hence the address of number 41 and 42. Malcolm and Dawne are its second owners and undertook a major, opulent renovation upon buying here.
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Malcolm says: “One of the advantages of being on level five is that we’ve got absolute privacy, which is something that’s important to us.”
A fully covered balcony spans the apartment’s nearly 24-metre width, flanked by solid walls with another defining the master suite’s private balcony. As soon as the impressive double-entry doors with hand-cut Murano door handles are opened, visitors see the superb view.
Malcolm says: “The whole western side is basically comprised of glass sliders. We had so many friends over during the last two Americas Cups New Zealand hosted, that I joked we should be charging for seats.”
The layout starts with an area evocative of a grand foyer, complete with grand piano and bespoke wine racks adorning one wall.
The spacious living-dining-kitchen features a clean-burning ethanol fireplace, a Swarovski contemporary chandelier above the dining table and a bar area with concealed wine fridge.
The apartment sale includes most of the designer furniture. The layout starts with an area evocative of a grand foyer, complete with grand piano and bespoke wine racks adorning one wall. The view from two seats, reminiscent of pilots’ seats just to the left, affords a splendidly wide view of the outlook and dining area.
The spacious living-dining-kitchen features a clean-burning ethanol fireplace, a Swarovski contemporary chandelier above the dining table and a bar area with concealed wine fridge. The entertainers’ kitchen by Cronin Kitchens has a striking travertine benchtop and splashback and Miele appliances and is a cook’s dream.
The aubergine-hued master bedroom opens to a private balcony with infra-red sauna and boasts his’n’hers walk-in-wardrobes. One was custom designed by Poliform. Its ensuite includes a curvaceous bath; its backdrop a roman mural deftly comprised of two huge tiles.
Three central air-conditioning systems were replaced two years ago and the apartment comes with two side-by-side secure car parks plus two storage lockers.
“One of the advantages of being on level five is that we’ve got absolute privacy, which is something that’s important to us,” says the homeowner.
On the other side of the living area is a powder room and another bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and impeccable ensuite and storage area. The accompanying office-library could be converted into a third bedroom if desired.
Three central air-conditioning systems were replaced two years ago. The central location makes it easy to stroll to a plethora of restaurants and shopping or nip to Westhaven Marina or onto motorways. The apartment comes with two side-by-side secure car parks plus two storage lockers.
The couple are selling and planning to head overseas for an extended time, travelling and catching up with family and friends worldwide.
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