So called for its striking gilded form sitting atop the landmark 132 Halsey Street building, the Golden Penthouse occupies the entire eighth floor and showcases views of Auckland that owner Philip Carter says must be experienced to be believed.
“It’s one of the only apartments with that 360-degree outlook,” he says. “It’s quite amazing and every room has a view.”
Enjoyed via walls of glass around the perimeter, these panoramic vistas incorporate the iconic Auckland city skyline to the east and the full living canvas of the Harbour Bridge and busy harbour to the west, which also affords extraordinary sunsets.
With proportions and amenity usually reserved for large homes, the penthouse provides generous, luxurious spaces for living, entertaining and accommodating guests.
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The floor plan incorporates four bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living areas, a media room, office and separate laundry. The waterfront apartment also comes with three secure carparks and generous terraces on two sides.
Carter purchased the residence a decade ago and invested heavily into an inspired renovation, with beauty and functionality at the forefront, as well as further maximising the views.
“I spent a couple of million dollars, after I bought it, rearranging it. I used a leading Christchurch architect and interior designer, Stewart Harris. I wanted to capture the view the best way possible and create the separate living rooms. It was a major upgrade and quite a big job, and came up very well.”
High ceilings enhance the sense of volume inside and an abundance of wall space provides a gallery for substantial art collections like Carter’s.
801/132 Halsey Street, in Auckland Central, has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas spread out over a 274sqm floor plan, with a 29sqm west-facing terrace and three car parks. Photo / Supplied
132 Halsey Street was developed by Willis Bond and designed by Athfield Architects. It’s an award-winning showpiece of efficient, enduring sustainable design – achieving a mixture of 7 and 8 Homestar ratings.
Features include double glazing, high levels of thermal insulation, green roofs, recycling and composting facilities, and low-water and energy-use appliances. Residents enjoy an on-site concierge, a gym, business centre and cinema.
Carter has loved both the building and the Wynyard Quarter area and is moving on simply because he doesn’t use the apartment enough because of interests outside Auckland.
Bayleys agent Edward Pack says that 132 Halsey Street has become a pre-eminent apartment building in the City of Sails and that this penthouse is one of the best available.
“What is unique about it is that it’s a full-floor apartment,” he says. “Your lift effectively goes from your garage straight to your apartment.”
Bayleys agent Edward Pack: “It’s a front-row city view and you also get the very last of the Auckland sun on the terrace, it’s just magical.” Photo / Supplied
The view is another huge drawcard.
“I don’t know too many others with that outlook and it’s not one dimensional. It’s a front-row city view and you also get the very last of the Auckland sun on the terrace, it’s just magical.”
He says the residence is finished with beautiful fixtures and fittings and offers many excellent amenities that buyers coming from a larger family home would be accustomed to.
“The bedrooms are really well positioned down one end of the apartment and along with the master, the third bedroom is also ensuited.”
801/132 Halsey Street, in Auckland Central, is for sale by set date, closing August 19.
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