3C/22 Fleet Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland

Parkside serenity - SOL Apartments

Straddling the border between Ponsonby, Newmarket and Auckland's CBD, this parkside residence offers the ultimate blend of urban calm.

Featuring two bedrooms, seperate office - which could be used as a babies nursery, two bathrooms and a sun-soaked north-facing position in a boutique building of just 33 residences, classic form has been given the contemporary treatment here.

Boasting a natural connection seldom seen on the city fringe, full-length sliding doors open out to a covered terrace with warm cedar accents and glass balustrades which provide unencumbered views of the idyllic Basque Park backdrop.

Architecturally designed with high-stud ceilings and a classic neutral colour palette, those with a trained eye will appreciate the clever configuration and secure basement car park, while investors with a head for numbers won't be able to ignore the quality construction in a coveted location.

Minutes to the world-class Newmarket shopping and dining precinct, vibrant nightlife in Ponsonby and transport links to the CBD, SOL Apartments are pet-friendly, perfectly positioned and particularly suited for those seeking value on the city fringe.

Lock-up-and-leave ease appeals to busy professionals, while superb access, security and an impressive vantage point underpin the value proposition for sometimes city-siders and house-hunters seeking something a little more dynamic than the standalone home.