APARTMENT LIVING
HELENE RAVLICH:
TOP OF THE BLOCKS:
APARTMENT AND TOWNHOUSE LIVING ON THE CITY FRINGE A popular style of living around the world for many years now, apartments and townhouses offer lifestyle plus in some of the city’s most in-demand locations.
Location is the key when it comes to apartment and townhouse living, with many inner central residents looking to downsize and find joy in a more low maintenance space after years in a villa, but without leaving their much-loved neighbourhood.
Blair Haddow of Bayley’s Real Estate, Ponsonby, has been in the top five per cent of Bayley’s agents for more than a decade and is exclusively handling the 25 Tirotai offering. He says that he is seeing a lot of people “coming out of houses in Westmere who want to stay in the area but get away from the ongoing maintenance that comes with a bigger home”. He adds that predominantly older houses come with considerable upkeep and are often on large parcels of land whereas contemporary townhouses offer the feel of a home, but without the constant admin.
That is certainly the case with several of the individuals enquiring about a move to boutique waterfront development, 25 Tirotai. Just 50 metres from the water's edge in Westmere, 25 Tirotai offers potential buyers a range of exclusive options in a fantastic inner central spot, with eight bespoke homes coming together to create a stylish and secure micro-community.
“Townhouses and apartments also offer such great lock up and leave opportunities,” says the top salesperson, “especially for people who have beach houses that they are wanting to spend more time in. It’s also a great option for those looking to travel extensively again.” continued P62
And despite many New Zealanders still being wedded to the idea of securing their own patch of land, more and more are choosing to opt for apartment or townhouse life for a myriad of reasons. Location, location, location
The top floor of The Feynman, Ockham’s latest, includes two residents’ lounges, a pool and a deck the size of a small aircraft carrier.
60 PONSONBY NEWS+ April 2022
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