105 Queen Street, City Centre, Auckland City, Auckland

When it comes to Downtown apartments, this one sits firmly in the “special” category. Perched on the penthouse level of the Guardian Trust building, you’re one of only five on the floor, and this happens to be the biggest one bedroom layout in the entire block. Add in a high stud, character architecture and that feeling you only get from heritage buildings, and you’ve got something far more interesting than your average shoebox.

The renovation still holds its own years later. Antique oak floors, shutters through the living, and an Italian marble island bench with a waterfall edge anchor a kitchen that looks more like it belongs in a design magazine. The cabinetry, the Corian workbench, the bespoke furniture fit-out. Everything was done properly, and it still shows.

At around 60m², the apartment balances character with function: a designer bathroom, clever built-in laundry and storage, and open-plan living that actually feels open thanks to the height of the ceilings. It’s not just pretty, it’s genuinely livable.

And of course, there’s the building itself. A Category A heritage landmark with solid concrete and marble bones, standing proudly at the heart of Queen Street. Location doesn’t get more central, history doesn’t get richer, and apartments don’t come much better than this.

Note: The chattels in the photos may vary from what is being sold; please check the chattels list if this is important to you.