U892 - 233 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington

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If you want to live in the capital's CubaDupa epicentre and feel like you're floating above the city, this sensational three-bedroom penthouse is simply "supa-dupa". There couldn't be a better vantage point from which to enjoy Wellington's most vibrant street festival - or some of its most iconic landmarks.

Wraparound floor-to-ceiling glazing captures everything from the town belt, carillon and national war memorial to the Brooklyn wind turbine, Te Ahumairangi lookout and Majestic Centre. It also floods the spacious interior with natural light during the day while the night sky and city lights create their own after-hours ambience.

The stunning views can be experienced from not only the entertainers' haven on the top floor but also the separate bedroom wing on the first level. Two of the double-bedrooms open to decking, including the master. It faces west for ultra- late sun and has its own ensuite while the other bedrooms share a bathroom. There's another full bathroom upstairs, where a discreet office with bespoke macrocarpa bookshelves adjoins the open-plan kitchen and living/dining area.

The stylish kitchen combines upgraded Bosch appliances, a walk-in pantry and a wine tower with granite benchtops, resurfaced wooden flooring and soft-close drawers. And when you're not soaking up the scenery from the sunny living space, you can immerse yourself in the bustling cityscape on the balcony overlooking Te Aro. Comfort is paramount, with wool carpets, automated blinds, dimmable lighting, ducted ventilation and an in-ceiling heat pump for optimal well-being.

The development also meets 100% of the New Building Standard and includes the boutique Naomi Hotel. As well as access to its gym, lap pool and conference rooms, residents can use the hotel's restaurant and bar - imagine popping down for a pre-dinner cocktail or 'dining out' without ever leaving the security of the complex. Of course, there's also all the colour, culture and cuisine of Cuba Street on the doorstep, Lighthouse Cuba and Havana Bar are just a street over, and nearly everything else, from Courtenay Place and Te Papa to the waterfront and CBD, is a short, flat walk away. If you do wish to venture further afield, there's the huge bonus of not one but two secure car parks. Whether you're looking for a sumptuous city pad or want to downsize without compromise, with the exceptional convenience of in-house hotel facilities, this truly is one apartment where once you've checked in, you won't want to check out!

Buyer information: The building is ideally suited to high income earners.

Bodycorp $22,763.23 per year Wellington City Council Rates $7,211.39 per year (All costings include Apartment, 2 ground floor secure carparks and a ground floor secure storage locker)

Sale (2024) Wellington City Total Rateable Value $1,158,000. Includes apartment, 2 carparks and secure storage locker)

Split as follows:

Apartment 2024 Rateable Value $1,020,000

Two carparks 2024 Rateable Value $59,000 (ground floor one of two carparks 2024 Rateable Value $59,000 (ground floor two of two carparks)

Storage Locker

2024 Rateable Value $20,000 (ground floor locker)