He says the building takes its design inspiration from European piazzas and back lanes.
"It's surprising just how quiet it is here. We're on the west side and there is no road below, just a wide boulevard walkway, so it's very peaceful."
Martin Hughes Architecture Interiors and architects Woodhams Meikle Zhan worked to produce the concept of a trendy urban precinct.
"Although the apartment comes with a tandem two-car secure covered car park, you don't really need a car to live here," says Geoff. Everything is on your doorstep -- the 24-hour Countdown supermarket, Britomart, the Viaduct ... the bars, cafes and restaurants."
His apartment has a bathroom (with Miele laundry appliances) to the right as you come in the double entrance doors. Then the living, dining, kitchen and guest room/office are on either side of the central stairway to the upper level.
"I like the central stairway as it allows for four distinct areas -- the kitchen, dining, lounge and office," says Geoff.
The double-height ceiling in the living area opens up this space, allowing natural light to stream in. Glass doors slide open to the west-facing balcony looking out to the cityscape, including the Sky Tower, with space for outdoor seating and barbecue.
Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, n\both with en-suite bathrooms. The master bedroom opens to a private balcony with an outdoor gas fireplace; the other bedroom has shutters looking out to the double-height void of the lounge.
Geoff lived here for about three years before renting out the apartment. Its current rent is $1100 a week.
"I bought it for myself but now I have a house I have been renting it out. The tenants are leaving in a few weeks and so it's time for someone else to enjoy this great space."
"I can't see me living here again. And apartments are coming into their own now. It is time to move on."
