Sold under the hammer at auction by Carolyn Ryan and Mitch Owens at Bayleys Remuera.

A superbly positioned four bedroom, four bathroom penthouse overlooking the neighbouring Auckland Domain's 75 hectares of open space and the War Memorial Museum.

Part of a highly coveted freehold boutique development of just 19 tightly held apartments built in 2005 from masonry concrete, this is the ultimate lock up and leave residence for those seeking an easy care cosmopolitan lifestyle in the Double Grammar zone.

Entertainers will love the open plan living that extends effortlessly out to a generous northwest facing covered deck with its peaceful and reinvigorating park vista. Imagine dining al fresco as you listen to the birdsong, or gather around the gas fire inside for cosy winter nights.

Those with an eye for style will appreciate the crisp contemporary palette complemented by warm oak flooring, with the beautifully appointed chef's kitchen anchoring the whole space and positioned to maximise those views while you cook and host.

Three guest bedrooms, each with a bathroom, means you can easily accommodate family and friends, whilst the primary boasts a walk in wardrobe, luxe en suite and its own access to the balcony.

Privacy and security is prioritised here with two allocated carparks, and you also get to enjoy the complex amenities including spacious gym, sauna and spa pool.

The location is beyond compare, positioned in the perfect nexus between the expansive greenery of the Domain, Newmarket's boutiques and Parnell's restaurants and galleries.