1/9 Sylvan Avenue West, Mount Eden, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand

Set in an outstanding location, just moments to the CBD in one direction and Mt Eden Village in the other, this unique character loft apartment is the ideal first home or rental investment. The ground floor, end unit with a soaring high ceiling embraces loads of natural light to its industrial chic, polished concrete floor interior. The clever layout accommodates a large double bedroom and powder room on its mezzanine level accessed by an uber-cool, open tread black steel and timber staircase. Downstairs is an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area with heaps of storage, and a full-sized bathroom. The outdoor living options are fabulous too, with a sunny patio on one side and private fenced garden to the rear, perfect for BBQs and entertaining. Busy people in particular will appreciate the easy care nature of this funky warehouse-style living, while zoned for top schools – Auckland Girls Grammar, Mt Albert Grammar, Auckland Normal Intermediate and Maungawhau schools, it’s all here at Sylvan Ave West.