Spacious and stunning apartment in Thorndon

TENDERS CLOSE on November 23 for a sunny, spacious apartment with stunning views and two car parks in Thorndon’s Kate Sheppard complex.

The 175-square-metre residence, at 9A/42 Molesworth St, combines three large double-bedrooms and two bathrooms with a panoramic city and harbour outlook.

It has an east-west aspect and expansive living/dining areas overlooking Parliament Buildings and the Beehive, which is appropriate given it, too, is on the ninth floor.

The living/dining areas have a 180-degree south-to-north perspective and open to a balcony that extends along the western frontage.

They also have wrap-around glazing to maximise the views and natural light, a feature gas fireplace, concealed lighting and built-in cabinetry for books, art pieces and audio-video storage.

The living/dining areas are openplan with the well-appointed entertainers’ kitchen.

It includes an island/breakfast bar with built-in storage, underbench oven, tiled splashback, double DishDrawer dishwasher and refrigerator-freezer with ice-maker.

The carpeted bedrooms are at the eastern end of the single-level apartment.

The main bedroom has a dressing room, and a marble tile ensuite with a shower cabinet, toilet and vanity.

The other bedrooms share a semi-ensuite with a deep bath, shower cabinet, vanity and toilet.

An east-facing al fresco private terrace can be accessed from the main bedroom, the second bedroom and the hall.

It has harbour views encompassing Oriental Bay, Mount Victoria and the Orongorongos, and adjoins a petanque court that’s part of the rooftop space.

Other features include a guest toilet, separate laundry, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, high skirting boards, and a walk-in storage unit.

‘‘It’s amazing to be able to enjoy so much luxurious living space on a single level,’’ Craig Lowe, of Lowe & Co, says.

‘‘This would be one of the best apartments currently on the market.

‘‘It’s incredibly light, sunny and spacious, with fantastic views and a location that’s hard to beat.

‘‘It’s across the road from the centre of government and only minutes from the CBD and waterfront.

‘‘It’s also in a landmark development that’s renowned for its quality, security and on-site management.’’

The property has a rateable value of $1.69 million.