It presents as a comfortable suburban executive home, popped on top of a city high rise and the owner of this three-bedroom CBD penthouse apartment has seen huge changes taking place all around her, since purchasing the property around 25 years ago.
Parklane on leafy Greys Avenue was built in the 1920s and refurbished in the 1990s whilst retaining a historic facade.
The fifth-floor penthouse at 5D/68 Greys Avenue in Auckland Central offers sensational city views through extra-large windows, and those vistas are even better from the expansive balcony, where the owner has enjoyed many pleasant morning coffees.
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The current vendor at 5D/68 Greys Avenue has enjoyed many morning coffees from the balcony, taking in the views. Photo / Supplied
On the lower level of the apartment a huge, open-plan, living and dining space offers plenty of room for entertaining or relaxing with family and the kitchen is bright and modern.
Also on this level is a powder room, separate laundry and the master suite, which is also very generous with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
Two further bedrooms and a bathroom lie on the upper level along with a home office.
The decor throughout is pleasant and neutral allowing new owners to put their own unique stamp on the property.
On the lower level of the apartment is a huge, open-plan living and dining space. Photo / Supplied
“When we moved in, the only supermarket in the area was at Victoria Park but now there are several in the general area and now there are several and lots of grocery stores,” says the owner, who has enjoyed apartment life, alternating with a second home, north of the city.
As more people have taken up residence in the CBD, new restaurants and cafes have flourished with dining sectors in K Rd, which has recently been rejuvenated.
“It’s so easy to get there via Myers Park where steps take you straight into St Kevin’s Arcade,” the owner says.
She’s a huge fan of luxury department store, Smith and Caugheys, which is just around the corner and continuing down Queen Street the shops and eateries of Commercial Bay are many and varied while over in Britomart there are yet more great places to dine out.
When the current vendor bought the penthouse 25 years ago, there was only one supermarket in the area. Photo / Supplied
In summer she loves strolling around The Viaduct, with other Aucklanders while as a lover of the arts she’s been a frequent attendee at Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre and Civic Theatre.
“Those three venues are all quite literally just five minutes’ walk away,” she says.
She says that her apartment would be an ideal home for a family with its gym, swimming pool, and easy access to the park.
“All of the other residents are lovely, and we have Christmas drinks in the foyer every December – plus the body corp is excellent, and very well-run.”
The penthouse at 5D/68 Greys Avenue has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two carparks. Photo / Supplied
Diane Jackson of Bayleys, Remuera says this is a very rare opportunity – perhaps for retirees who are downsizing to a lock-up-and-leave property, but still want to keep their furniture and she agrees it could be a great family home.
“It would work quite well because being on two levels, there’s nice separation.”
Jackson, who is marketing the property with colleague Julie Quinton, says that Parklane apartments are tightly-held and rarely come to market, so buyers need to be quick.
5D/68 Greys Avenue in Auckland Central will be sold at auction on December 9.
