4J Marston Street Parnell, Auckland City

This captivating Double Grammar Zone three-bedroom corner-sited townhouse shares the exclusive top floor living with a superb cityscape, Sky Tower, and water views. The layout includes flow to al fresco balconies to savour the vibe and admire the scene. The 133 sqm (approx.) three level floor plan is spatially generous and cleverly configured to allow for entertaining and relaxing at home. For discerning folk who love the bustling vibrancy of urban life, get ready to embrace the village atmosphere of Parnell with La Cigale French Market and the leafy 75-hectare Auckland Domain close by.

An elevator transports you to the top floor terracotta tiled plaza where this home greets your arrival with warm toned timber floors and a tantalizing glimpse of the city beyond the balcony of a bedroom. Both bedrooms have outdoor access and, on this level, share a sizable family bathroom with tub, shower, basin, and WC while alongside is a stylish separate laundry room with built in cabinetry. The central floor is largely open plan with timber floors continuing to complement the fresh white walls and a lounge has heat pump and flow to the deck for another inch or two of Sky Tower. A big dining area for gathering friends and keeping them entertained flanks the superbly equipped kitchen. This fabulous designer space has left no high-quality stone unturned with a German Liebherr fridge, hot/chill tap mixer and stainless-steel appliances as part of the fittings. A final flight leads to the third-floor master quarters with ensuite where dress circle water and port views are to be had from an intimate rooftop balcony.

The condo comes with two basement carparks securely entered via swipe card, equally safe door code to elevator and intercom to admit guests. In zone for Parnell School, it's also a short walk to a range of enticing nosheries, watering holes, and designer boutiques.