Penthouse in the city centre

OFFERS ABOVE $1.25 million are invited for a versatile penthouse with iconic views and indelible character in the heart of downtown.

The three-bedroom, twobathroom apartment, at 25/80 Victoria St, is the largest in the historic Dominion Building, the fac¸ ade of which is classified as Category II by the Historic Places Trust.

The seven-storey complex stands out for the curve of its exterior, a copper-covered tower with a lantern turret, and a frontage of Caen stone from northwest France.

There’s also a subtle Parisian feel to the northeast-facing penthouse’s interior, with its high ceilings, steel windows, exposed beams and balcony gardens.

Another distinctive feature is it can be entered from both the sixth and seventh floors, which makes it ideal for working from home and lends itself to home-and-income possibilities.

The upper level combines a double bedroom and bathroom with spacious living and stunning views across the city, Civic Square and harbour to Mount Victoria and the town belt.

A floor-to-ceiling bay window on one side of the living/dining room floods it with natural light while bifolding doors on the other side open to a charming breakfast terrace that can be opened up to extend the living space.

The living/dining areas are openplan with the kitchen, which has a ceramic cooktop, integrated rangehood, wall oven and double Dish Drawer dishwasher.

The other bedrooms are downstairs, where the main bedroom opens to a balcony and has a semi-ensuite with a shower over bath, vanity and toilet.

There’s also a built-in kitchenette/laundry,

‘‘At 170 square metres, this is larger than your average Kiwi home,’’ Anji Foster, of Lowe & Co Realty, says.

‘‘So people looking to downsize from a family home can free themselves of the maintenance without compromising on space.

‘‘It’s right in the heart of the city - you simply can’t get more central than this - and boasts some of the

best views and best sun.

‘‘It also comes with two car parks, but because the owner walks everywhere she rents them out for $100 each a week.

‘‘And the versatility of the layout means you could possibly rent out the lower level as a selfcontained apartment or use the upstairs bedroom as a consulting room or for working from home.’’

The property has a rateable value is $1.27 million and a deadline sale date of August 14 (unless sold prior).