Top bay spot has it all
TENDERS CLOSE on September 13 for an opulent Oriental Bay penthouse with an amazing mix of light, privacy and fantastic harbour views.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence, at 5/88 Oriental Pde, is one of only five apartments in the boutique city-end development.
It occupies the top level of the low-rise complex and comes with two under-building car parks and a separate lock-up storeroom.
The lift opens directly into the tiled entrance of the 181-square metre penthouse, which has an exceptionally broad north-facing frontage with stunning views over the harbour north back to the city and Waitangi Park and Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club.
The spacious, plush living/dining areas and a corner sitting space open to an unusually deep, wide deck of about 35sqm.
The dining area is open-plan with the granite-and-lacquer kitchen, which adjoins a butler’s pantry.
Chattels include two Bosch wall ovens (one with microwave functionality), ceramic cooktop, integrated rangehood, dishwasher and refrigerator-freezer.
A feature wall with an integrated bar and dining accessories unit divides the dining area from the hall that leads to the double-bedrooms and bathrooms.
Two of the bedrooms open to balconies and have their own ensuites.
The main bedroom’s includes a deep spa bath and an extra-large shower; this bedroom also has a walk-in wardrobe while the other bedrooms have wardrobes with fitted storage.
Natural light is an unusual feature of the bedroom wing, thanks to skylights and two lightwells built into the building.
Other features include a hideaway laundry, a heat pump in the living/dining space, underfloor heating in all the tiled areas, abundant storage, sun filter blinds and opening windows for natural ventilation.
‘‘This is the first time this luxurious penthouse has been offered for sale since the owners bought it brand new in 2006,’’ says Lloyd Wills, of Ray White, who’s marketing it with Rob Butler.
‘‘They were overwhelmed by its ‘Wow!’ factor – you don’t expect to step out of the lift directly into the apartment, and then you’re captivated by this magnificent view.
‘‘They also loved the incredible natural light that the multitude of skylights distribute throughout the penthouse and its proximity to town, with the supermarket and Courtenay Place being within a few minutes’ walk.
‘‘And being one of only five apartments means the body corporate administration is much less complicated than in bigger developments, which makes for a more neighbourly feeling even though you have total privacy.’’
The property has a rateable value of $2.251 million.