Historic Parnell has always been one of Auckland’s most popular inner-city suburbs, enjoying close proximity to both Newmarket and the CBD plus a plethora of cafes, chic boutiques, galleries and restaurants along Parnell Road.
Trinity apartments, designed by architect Patrick Clifford of Architectus, are named for and lie opposite the majestic Holy Trinity Anglican cathedral, built in the 19th Century and sympathetically extended a number of times since then.
The owner of apartment 202, which is a compact 85sqm with two bedrooms, each of which has an ensuite bathroom, plus a separate powder room, has lived in the development since it was completed in 2005.
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She says that Trinity, which won NZIA New Zealand Architecture Award – Supreme Award in 2008, was one of the first major contemporary apartment developments in the suburb, built using quality materials, with sustainability and energy-saving in mind.
She adds that Trinity is very highly regarded, which means the properties within the complex tend to be tightly held.
“It has such a lot going for it with an excellent body corporate and a real community spirit amongst the residents. We all know each other and stop to chat.”
The owner says that she has maintained the north-facing, air-conditioned apartment meticulously over the years.
“As soon as something has needed doing, I’ve always attended to it straight away.”
The decor throughout is classic and timeless, with potential for new owners to add their own touches.
The large dining and living space is always awash with light, and the semi-separate kitchen has lots of cupboards and drawers for storage, plus ample benchtop for a keen cook.
Fleur Denning from Bayleys, Remuera, says that the first open homes, prior to the current Covid-19 lockdown were very well attended.
“It’s a very convenient property which is perfect for young working couples or older couples, who may choose to use it as a handy lock-up-and-leave city base while living mainly somewhere else.”
She says the fact the apartment has its own garden courtyard is an added attraction, especially as an outdoor heater allows dining alfresco no matter what the season.
The owner adds that the recently refurbished communal heated swimming pool is very popular with residents, as is the peaceful reflection pond.
While the double grammar zone property has two spaces in the basement carpark (along with a large storage unit), vehicles rarely need to be used as everything is within comfortable walking distance and public transport is regular and easy to access.
The owner says that she enjoys strolling in Auckland Domain every morning or slipping out the side gate at Trinity for a coffee in one of the many nearby cafes.
202/429 Parnell Road in Parnell, Auckland City will be sold at auction on September 16.
