Auction: 34 Shortland Street, City on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 10:00AM (unless sold prior)

On the north side of one of Grey Lynn Ridge's 'North Apartments', this corner apartment overlooks Ponsonby and the upper harbour, wrapping around to take in sunsets over the Waitakere ranges.

It's a position within the building that owners rarely give up, and the current one is no exception, having held the apartment since construction, before recently purchasing on the same side of the complex, as her family's requirements have grown. For a building where owner-occupiers take real pride in where they live, that continuity says something.

Contemporary oak underfoot and high ceilings create a sense of space and light, while full-height, floor-to-ceiling double glazed sliders and bifolds open onto the 5.3m by 2.4m balcony, taking in the view from both the living space and the master bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with German-made Poggenpohl joinery and Miele appliances. Air conditioning, underfloor heated bathrooms and secure basement storage are included, and the Body Corporate has recently approved trickle charging for EVs.

Paul Brown Architects got the layout just right - two bedrooms, two bathrooms and one secure car park. The living and dining space connect to the covered deck, allowing you to utilise more of the space, more often, in a building that is pet-friendly.

Over her nine years here, the current owner has utilised the second bedroom as a flexible media room, its sofa doubling as a guest bed for visitors, a configuration likely suited to downsizers, professional couples, or owners splitting time between the city and elsewhere who prioritise owning an Auckland base that's worth coming home to - without the commitment of a larger home.

For the right buyer, position, aspect and protected views matter most, and they're on offer here: walking distance to Ponsonby, K' Rd, Eden Park and Kingsland, with a view that does not change hands often.