The downtown Auckland apartment market has grown significantly over the past twenty years and Fiore II, designed by Paul Brown Architects, in Hobson Street is a relatively recent addition to the overall inventory. Homeowner Prem Pillai says that he and his family have enjoyed comfortable, convenient, inner-city living there for almost three years.
“It’s such a great, central location,” he says.
“We could have bought carparking here too,” he adds,” but public transport is right on hand and having Uber makes things easier still, these days.”
74 apartments lie over 14 levels at Fiore II and there are retail stores on the ground floor.
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The very safe and secure complex has been sympathetically designed to incorporate parts of an original Victorian building, which previously stood in its entirety on the site.
Apartment 1106 on the 11th floor is one of the larger properties in Fiore II, at 67sqm, and is very well-designed with the two bedrooms at one end, and the kitchen, dining and living area at the other. The views from your balcony are classic-urban, across the rooftops in an ever-changing cityscape.
The kitchen is very smart and contemporary with quality appliances, and the two bathrooms are also very well appointed.
While a new owner may wish to live here, the property offers other attractive propositions including the possibility of using it for Airbnb, catering to overseas visitors looking for a prime city spot.
The apartment presents in near-new order having been carefully looked after and the chattels list is impressive.
If you work in the city, or even nearby it will be hard to beat this pleasant, sunny spot, with all the excitement of SkyCity with its bars, restaurants and casino practically on the doorstep.
The shops and bars of Karangahape Road, which is currently being upgraded, are just a short hop away too and the viaduct is within easy walking distance for relaxed summer afternoons in the sun with a nice cool drink, looking out over the harbour.
There are a number of good childcare centres in the CBD and the property is zoned for popular Freemans Bay Primary School, Ponsonby Intermediate and Auckland Girls Grammar, while AGC College is just around the corner and the university is easily accessible.
Current owner Prem says that Fiore II is a very well-managed complex.
“The manager lives on-site so she’s always around if anyone ever has a problem.”
Prem has an exciting new job in Dunedin so he and his family are moving south where they hope to buy a house.
“I’ve been told that Dunedin prices are going up quickly, so we’ll have to get in soon!” he says.
Jevin Chao from Ray White City Apartments says that the property is ideal for young professionals and adds that it’s possible to buy a carpark along with the apartment if the new owner should wish to do so.
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