See the sun rise over Rangitoto

4A/ 87 Halsey St, Lighter Quay, Auckland City.

4A/ 87 HALSEY ST, LIGHTER QUAY, AUCKLAND CITY.

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PRICE INDICATION: 211sq m (approx.)

INSPECT: By appointment.

ON THE WEB: citysales.co.nz #9740

BODY CORP: $9729.44 a year.

CONTACT: Gabrielle Hoffman, City Sales, 021 0216 6611.

Having lived in West Auckland for many years, Bernie and Mary decided seven years ago to move into the heart of the city.

Bernie recalls that they bought into the waterfront Lighter Quay building when an opportunity arose to purchase a spacious level-four apartment still owned by the developer. "And so the journey started."

He says it is a magical setting, waking up to the view of the sun rising over Rangitoto from the master bedroom, and enjoying the evenings by dining on the front deck with its water views.

The apartment enjoys morning and afternoon sun as well as two water views -- "a ringside seat to the Viaduct Harbour and a window on the vibrant, developing Wynyard Quarter precinct".

Bernie says: "Here the city comes to you rather than having to go to it. Within just a few minutes' walk are the Fish Market, North Wharf and Jellicoe St restaurants, Te Wero bridge, the Events Centre and downtown Auckland.

"The latest addition is the Auckland Waterfront Theatre, about to open soon and just 300m away. Victoria Park, Ponsonby and Herne Bay are just a short distance away."

Bernie and Mary enjoy walking to cultural events downtown or using public transport from nearby bus stops or Britomart to events further afield such as the tennis at Stanley St or rugby at Eden Park.

The layout of the apartment is designed for an easy flow between living and sleeping quarters. As well as two decks, the apartment has formal and informal dining areas. In addition to a generous en suite with his-and-hers vanities, the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe.

Bernie says the on-site amenities are "unmatched in Central Auckland".

"Lighter Quay offers a large internal parking podium for family and friends who visit. Two underground car parks for this apartment [are] very handily located by the lift well, a gymnasium, swimming pool, spa and sauna. There is a storage locker above one car park, although in fact there is plenty of storage within the apartment."

Bernie and Mary are downsizing and hope to secure a studio or one-bedroom apartment within the complex or nearby. This will be for midweek living and ongoing enjoyment of the inner city lifestyle. It is an easy 20-minute commute for Bernie to his part-time work in West Auckland against the traffic. The couple intend to make their beach place at Orewa their primary residence and eventually retire there.