Glamorous Waterfront Penthouse

Video Tour - www.umoview.co.nz/10525\n\nRight in the heart of the city, just one back from the harbour, a glamorous luxury penthouse on the 32nd floor of the Quay West Tower boasts expansive views in every direction. Sweeping across the horizon from the Harbour Bridge to Devonport, up through the Hauraki Gulf, over to the Auckland Museum and around to the Sky Tower, this is a view to eclipse all views. \n\nFrom the peaceful comfort of a spacious lounge, sink back and revel in the breathtaking backdrop that stretches seamlessly beyond the balcony and across the harbour. Even when you're in the kitchen - whether you're cooking up a treat or just enjoying your breakfast, the spectacle of Auckland's dramatic natural beauty wraps all around. At night it's even more dazzling when the lights come out to play. Truly sensational! \n\nThen again, you can check out the up close and personal action as you zero in on some of the city's highlights down below. Yours are always front row seats when anything is happening in the city - the parades, the fireworks, the never-ending bustle. \n\nWith large windows (some that open up for ventilation) and glass sliders that lead onto the balcony from the living and master suite, this elegant, air conditioned apartment is beautifully lit and sun pours inside all day. It was designed with classic, timeless European flair and includes 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A well-designed, modern galley kitchen with granite benchtops is great for entertaining as it's separate from the living area. You can easily talk to guests but the mess is hidden away. It's connected at both ends to the dining area and lounge. \n\nThe large master suite enjoys its own private wing where you can retreat to read on a sofa away from the rest of the household. The ensuite includes a bath and shower and extensive wardrobing is customised with built-in cabinetry to maximise storage. The second bedroom also features beautiful customised built-in storage.\n\nUnlike many modern apartments, this has a full laundry with storage. There's a welcoming tiled entry foyer and a laundry chute is handy, just outside in a service area that has its own lift. \n\nStep outside and it's about 20 metres to the supermarket in Westfield Mall. One of the best international food courts in Auckland beckons from across Albert Street. A bit further down the road, you can catch a train to anywhere in Auckland from Britomart. The ferries to islands of the Gulf are almost on your doorstep and the Viaduct with its myriad cafes and restaurants is 5 minutes walk away. You just can't beat it for convenience. And the security aspect is superb. Only those with a swipe card can enter their allocated level. A lift rises straight up from car parking to your door.\n\nIn many ways, the apartment is unique for Auckland - but surprisingly few people know about it. Many assume it is a hotel. However, it is also a beautiful, high quality residence. It comes with all the benefits of a hotel - room service, conference facilities, an excellent restaurant/cafe/bar, a heated swimming pool and spa complex - like a Roman bathhouse behind a wall of glass overlooking the city - a gym and sauna plus an expansive rooftop garden. Around 70% of the rooms are residential and a great mix of sophisticated international residents enjoy living here. There is a real community feel about this building and it has a very strong body corporate where the owners take a real interest in the ownership and the running of their building - which keeps management on their toes to maintain that air of exclusivity. \n\nSo, the secret is out! \n\nThen there's the fact that most of Auckland's waterfront properties are leasehold. This is freehold - real estate gold. \n\nIt's easy to see why the apartments at Quay West always rent easily. Such quality in a sought-after city location makes it hugely attractive and that is reflected in both the rental value and capital gains. The Recession didn't touch Quay West and prices just keep steadily rising. This apartment has been rented for $1995 per week on short term. Therefore, the apartments make great investments.\n\nThere are many good reasons to invest in the penthouse apartment at Quay West. But most of all, it is just such a beautiful world of indulgence \nwhere life is as good as it gets. \n