Why almost one-third of the Pinnacle Apartments have already sold

I learned today that almost one-third of the apartments at the Pinnacle have been sold already. This is a new development and I began to wonder why this should be the case.

What is it about this development that's attracting such positive interest from purchasers? I looked again at the location and immediately came to grips with why there is such demand for these apartments. I'll address some of these positive aspects in the next few blogs.

First up, one of the things I love about inner city Auckland is the large area of green space interspersed between its buildings. Bravo to our town planners, keeping these vital green spaces available for public use and enjoyment. The bonus is that you don't have to spend your weekends behind a lawn mower or on your knees weeding the garden - you can just enjoy the green space and the flower gardens.

 Just across the Grafton Bridge, within walking distance of the Pinnacle is The Domain, Auckland's oldest spacious and diverse park. If you're not inclined to walk, then it's just a quick trip down in the lift to your allocated car park and you have all of greater Auckland immediately at your disposal.

The Domain is home to the War Memorial Museum, which sits at the highest point of the 75-hectare park that has been developed around the cone of an extinct volcano. Take your time enjoying the exhibits at the museum and then perhaps arrange to meet friends or family for a quick bite to eat at the museum's in-house cafe. If you prefer, you could take High Tea at the Wintergarden Cafe or simply pop in at The Kiosk for a takeaway coffee. Take a leisurely walk around the grounds and feed your lunch leftovers to the ducks at the duck pond. Spend some quiet time at the Wintergardens enjoying the temperate or tropical glasshouse dependent upon the prevailing season.

There's something for everyone just across the bridge from the Pinnacle Apartments and I guess that's why almost a third of the apartments have sold.

Why people choose to buy at the Pinnacle

What is the Pinnacle and where is the Pinnacle? These were questions I asked myself as I drove down the drive to the site of Pinnacle apartments.

Near the junction of Symonds Street and Karangahape Road you'll find the Pinnacle snuggled in amongst a stand of magnificent protected Oak Trees at the base of historic St Martins Lane.

After an unexpected trip in an elevator that reminded me of my early days working in Queen Street in the late 1980's (it's the retro wooden panels that take me back) I found myself on the 8th floor of the building.

The doors opened and I was met not only by the buzz of a huge crowd of people at an inner city apartment showroom, but I was also taken immediately by the magnificent views out over Auckland.  As buyers are saying, "Seeing the views first-hand from the eighth floor showroom I instantly understood the attraction."

As I walked the entire circumference of the building I couldn't help but take in the amazing changing city vista.  The view changed from a classic Auckland Rangitoto and harbour scene, across the city over the tree tops of the Domain and through to the mesmerizing motion of the Sunday afternoon traffic crossing Grafton Bridge. My favourite was the stunning view over those protected Oak trees and out to the Waitakere ranges beyond. I could just imagine sitting in my apartment, almost amongst the trees watching the sky change from blue to pink as the sun set in the evening.

Don't take my word for it. If you want to experience the beauty of an evening sunset at the Pinnacle, go along to one of the show space's open evenings, Tuesday and Thursday 7-8pm. 18 Saint Martins Lane.

The building will have floor to ceiling glass and all living and bedrooms face the views. As Pinnacle buyers are saying, "Where else in Auckland can you find a new freehold two bedroom apartment with a carpark included in this price range?"

Pop over and take a look. Fay & Virgil will make you very welcome.