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Penthouse in central site

By Donna McIntyre
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31 Mar, 2017 04:00 PM3 mins to read

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14E/32 Eden Crescent. Photo / Supplied

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14C/32 EDEN CRES AUCKLAND CBD
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1
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SIZE: 32sq m.
PRICE INDICATION: $450,000-plus.
INSPECT: Sat/Sun noon-12.30pm; Wed 5.30pm-6pm.
ON THE WEB: http://rwcityapartments.co.nz/properties/residential-for-sale/auckland-city/auckland-central-1010/apartment/1631649
BODY CORP: $3828.64.
CONTACT: Damian Piggin, 021 828 583; Daniel Horrobin, 021 595 976, Ray White.
AUCTION: April 6, 12.30pm at 2 Lorne St.

Ross and Jane Burton know what's important when it comes to apartment living - even though they have not lived at the apartment they are selling.

"Although I have not lived there, we have been apartment dwellers for approximately 13 years," says Jane. "We know what is important when it comes to apartment living and we would enjoy Eden Cres location and the apartment."

The couple bought this penthouse on the 14th level of the Eden Apartments in Eden Cres in December 2005.

"We bought it before apartments were popular," says Jane.

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This building was new and the construction was solid concrete.

"And we looked for a car park; it is important to have at least one carpark in the CBD."
Another aspect of the freehold unit was its shape.

"Some small apartments are long and narrow and hard to furnish," says Jane. "We liked the square shape of the rooms in this apartment."

Freehold was important, too.

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"I didn't like the uncertainty with leasehold knowing the lease could just go up," she says.
They were the first owners (aside from the developer) and their penthouse had high ceilings.

"There is no one above you. You have the higher ceiling stud, wider corridors and fewer apartments on the floor.

14E/32 Eden Crescent. Photo / Supplied
14E/32 Eden Crescent. Photo / Supplied

Facing west, with the balcony accessed from the lounge and bedroom, they enjoy great views over the harbour and city, especially so at night when they look out to the city lights.

"It gets sun most of the day, late morning sun through to afternoon."

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The layout has the bathroom/laundry on the left, on the right is the kitchen and the other half of this room is dining and lounge. On the left of the lounge is the bedroom.

It is decorated in neutral tones, the kitchen benchtop is Formica, appliances are Fisher and Paykel.

Jane and Ross have had no problem renting out the apartment.

"The building is well run. It attracts a good standard of tenant - of all ages, from 20 to 70 years," says Jane.

14E/32 Eden Crescent. Photo / Supplied
14E/32 Eden Crescent. Photo / Supplied

"The last two tenants were graduates working in the city. They liked the location. It's at the back of the law school so it's good for someone working in that area.

"You have the supermarket at the bottom of the hill, the train station in the CBD, that's a 10-minute walk, Vector arena, the High Court, Albert Park and the university."

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They are selling because they have moved out of Auckland and want to focus on their retirement, especially making more time for sailing.

They think it would suit young professionals but Jane says there are all ages in the building.

"It is very popular with owner-occupiers, especially with the car parks."

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