8A/42 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington

There’s a certain energy that comes with living at the top. More light, more privacy, more perspective. From here, the city unfolds beneath you. The harbour glows, the waterfront hums, and every day feels connected to the rhythm of Wellington at its most vibrant.

Positioned on the absolute edge of the waterfront, this is front-row living to everything that makes this city special, the movement, the culture, the people, and the ever-changing light. Apartments of this scale, quality, and position are tightly held… and rarely available.

The Lowe-down:

• True penthouse position: top floor living with expansive views across the city, harbour and hills
• 122sqm of space: generous, house-like proportions designed for real living.
• Three double bedrooms: all with natural light and built-in wardrobes (no internal rooms)
• Two full bathrooms: including ensuite. Both have loads of natural light through the floor-to-ceiling windows
• North-facing sun & balcony: morning coffee, evening wine, ever-changing harbour views
• Open-plan living: seamless kitchen, dining and lounge for easy entertaining or a quiet night in
• Extra stud height + clerestory windows: light-filled, airy, and architecturally elevated
• Floor-to-ceiling glazing: bringing the outside in at every turn
• Excellent storage throughout: including European laundry with quality whiteware

The Lifestyle:

• Waterfront position: step straight into Wellington’s most vibrant pocket
• Walk everywhere: Te Papa, Circa Theatre, Takina, the wharf, markets, cafes & restaurants
• Front-row to the city’s energy: events, festivals, dragon boating, fireworks, people-watching
• Sunday market across the road: fresh, local, effortless living
• Supermarket just a block away: convenience without compromise

The Building:

• Portal Apartments (completed 2006): purpose-built, 100% NBS
• Secure, well-managed complex: proactive body corporate
• Recently refreshed: exterior painted and lobby upgraded
• Largely owner-occupied: quiet, considered, and community-minded residents
• Secure entry with CCTV intercom: peace of mind
• Internal access car park + storage: on a separate title
• Body corporate fees reducing (April 2026): following insurance savings

Penthouse homes of this calibre, in this location, don’t come up often.

This isn’t just a beautiful apartment, it’s a statement.

Offers invited upwards of $1,375,000

Contact Tia & Courtney to arrange your private viewing, we’d love to show you through.

Source of information: Property Guru, Nexus, Wellington City Council (non-verified).