The couple who own this apartment occupying the entire seventh floor of Parnell’s Highpoint know precisely what made it stand out when they purchased it 17 years ago.
Neil says: “It has front row, grandstand, unrestricted 360-degree views which include the harbour and its islands, the CBD, the museum, Mt Eden, One Tree Hill, Mt Hobson, Remuera’s northern slopes and Mt Wellington.
“The views are bewitching, day and night. Brenda and I have boated for a large proportion of our lives but the amount of activity you see on the water from here is just extraordinary. And because we have the whole floor, we get all-day sun from sunrise until the moment the sun sets.
“Also, these days so many apartment blocks are being constructed on busy roads but here you’re on a quiet, no exit, residential street with easy access to the waterfront.”
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7/119 St Stephens Avenue in Parnell, Auckland, is on the market for sale by auction on December 14.
The 10 apartments in this 10-storey building have been tightly held, with the couple being the third owners but the second who’ve resided in this apartment in more than 55 years (the second owners held it briefly and never lived in it).
The owners, being empty-nesters in a large Remuera family home, were looking to downsize. This apartment being lock-up-and-leave provided a secure home with no property maintenance allowing the owners to commence their planned travels with absolute peace of mind.
One of the homeowners says they have “front-row, grandstand, unrestricted 360-degree views”. Photo / Supplied
Highpoint in Parnell is a 10-storey building with 10 apartments, and lower operating costs compared to other apartments. Photo / Supplied
Kerry Avery’s architectural practice helped them complete a floor-to-ceiling refit of the residence which was in near original circa-1967 condition, with lots of segregated rooms.
The building is operated in a company structure rather than by a body corporate. In lieu of this, the operating expenses, which cover their share of rates, water, insurance of the building excluding contents and a live-in building custodian, are relatively low in comparison to luxury apartments’ body corporate fees.
Double grammar-zoned Highpoint was built of structural concrete by Fletcher Holdings around 1967, continuing to be a landmark because its height is unusual for the area. Its 3520sqm land allows for 11 visitor car parks, lawn and landscaping. This apartment comes with both a single garage and a single carport.
Swipe card entry and elevator access only allows Apartment 7’s owners and their guests to their level. Their foyer prefaces the 215sqm apartment, which is almost entirely double glazed with tinted windows and four-zone air conditioning.
First-time visitors are invariably drawn through the living-dining room by a mesmerising north-facing harbour view.
Apartment 7 has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, multiple living spaces, a single garage and a carport. Photo / Supplied
Kerry Avery’s architectural practice helped the apartment owners complete a floor-to-ceiling refit. Photo / Supplied
Brenda’s favourite spot is what they refer to as ‘the lanai’ – the front outcrop of their open-plan second living-kitchen. It has glass on three sides, wide-opening bifold windows and fossilised limestone tiles and offers a spectacular outlook.
A storage-rich scullery-laundry can be closed off from the entertainers’ kitchen, which favours Miele appliances and incorporates a wine fridge and plumbed-in coffee machine. American white oak floors link the private foyer to the open-plan kitchen living.
A powder room and bathroom lie opposite two bedrooms, one of which they’ve used as a his’n’hers office. The corner master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and generous ensuite incorporating a bath.
The couple are selling as their Whangaparaoa beach house has evolved into their permanent residence.
Ray White listing agent Ross Tierney says: “This entire-floor apartment, with panoramic 360-degree views is the beacon of Parnell’s prestigious golden triangle, with lower operating costs than comparable apartments, is a one-of-a-kind offering.”
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