Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The Apartment

Hampton Court is the Neo-Georgian style apartment that was built in 1929 and one of the early apartments in Auckland City.
This is a lovely, stylish old building, with some art deco features. Our children are renting one of two penthouses on the top floor, ( the 9th) so I will now take you on a tour.


This apartment is perfect, it's very light and sunny with a casual atmosphere.
With black marble tiles, parquet wooden floors and carpet in the bedrooms, makes for a comfortable place for them to live.
I would be very happy cooking in the wonderful kitchen

It has a little tiled deck, where they will be able to sit outdoors and enjoy the sun.
V's bedroom and her black tiled en-suite, sorry was hard to photograph all the black in the room.

M's bedroom with the sun streaming in and his bathroom
Will show you the view from the apartment around Auckland City, next time.

We are looking forward to spending a night over in the City, now and again - on the sofa bed in the lounge, we have bought.

I hope all is well in your world and that you are enjoying your week
Hugs
Carolyn
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27 comments:

  1. ClaudiaSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    this Apprtment looks beautiful! Really perfect for your son and daughter! I love the way, the roosm are and most I laove the wooden floor!

    I hope they really enjoy living there!

    Have a wonderful week my friend!

    Sending love and hugs
    Claudia

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  2. Celestial CharmsSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    What a beautiful place for your children to live. The kitchen is stunning, love those floors. Thanks for sharing these pretty photos.
    Maureen

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  3. MadeliefSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    First of all I would like to congratulate you on your sons birthday! I hope you had a lovely day together?!

    Hampton Court looks like a beautiful building. Your children are very lucky to be renting an apartment there. It's looks spacious and light to me.

    It's difficult for young people to find suitable accommodation in Holland. Prices are rising rapidly. My middle daughter is studying in Amsterdam and finds it very difficult to found normal priced rooms there.

    Wish you a lovely day,

    Madelief x

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  4. Pierre BOYERSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    It seems to be a very confortable appartement....
    Enjoy your day Carolyn !

    Pierre
    http://pierre-boyer.blogspot.com/

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  5. It's meSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What a great apartement...o my !! it looks so good!!....have i told you we live also in a apartement???..it is so nice and bright.......and all at one floor..we never lived in a normal house...always apartements...love them...xxx..

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  6. OlaSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    very nice apartment, beatitfully located in this art deco building. I like the kitchen, especially:)

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  7. DortheSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Oh they are so lucky, to be able to live in such a wonderful building, dear Carolyn-it surely looks all new and modern inside.
    Wish them a happy life there.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  8. creaciones un zapatito de cristalSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Wonderful show us the apartment, spacious yet cozy and inviting for a cup of tea, I love cooking in perspective or larger or smaller, the light shines through everything and so everything comes to life thanks for your visits which I love kisses gull in flight.

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  9. Couture CarrieSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    What a gorgeous building, darling!
    Love your apt.!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  10. Yvonne - Frl. KleinSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    this appartment is great!
    A very beautiful and comfortable place!
    Hugs,
    Yvonne

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  11. MayflowerSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Wow Carolyn..... what a wonderful apartment. Much light and space and what a beautiful kitchen. The herringbone floor is also beautiful.
    What a wonderful place.

    Warm wishes, Mea

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  12. koraleeSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Love this apartment! The inside and outside is so charming. Hugs to you my sweet friend...thank you for sharing. xoxo

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  13. Marsha @ Tattered ChickSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    How exciting! What a charming building and the penthouse!!! How nice that they are rooming together! Not too many siblings would do that!!!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  14. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Ciao cara...

    Che bello, molto ben strutturato.

    Complimenti per l'acquisto.

    Un abbraccio e grande bacio! Smuack...NI

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  15. A Fanciful LifeSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    This looks like a fabulous building. I love that it is a charming old 1929 building but yet it is very updated on the inside. I'm sure they enjoy living there and how fun for you to get to visit (maybe they'll even let you cook!).

    Have a happy week,
    Sharon

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  16. MonicaSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    WOW! It's really lovely! I'm sure your children will love staying there. Love the kitchen.
    Sending hugs, dear Carolyn.
    Monica xo

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  17. AnneSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Hi Carolyn,The apartment looks great.Love the kitchen.Hope they have happy times there!
    ~Anne

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  18. LolaSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Congratualtions all around, dear Carolyn!

    Do hope you are keeping well and wishing you and your family a lovely weekend!

    XOXO Lola & Nora):

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  19. Celestina MarieSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Oh your kids have such a wonderful apartment. It is looks comfy and stylish and the kitchen is awesome. I sure love that sunny deck too.
    I wish them many happy times in their new place and health and happiness always.

    Thank you for stopping by for tea. Have a great rest of the week my friend.
    XOXO Celestina Marie

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  20. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    My dear dear Carolyn

    Now that school is in session, my freedom to visit all my favorite blogs has diminished and now I find myself scrambling to visit...so sorry , but HERE I SEE such a beautiful apartment and that KITCHEN IS STUNNING!!!!! I hope you are well my friend, and I wish you a happy weekend to come! Anita

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  21. Mariette's Back to BasicsSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    That is a very classy apartment! What a neat penthouse they both live in. Smart to have put in marble and wooden floors. That saves each new occupant lots of money too, no carpet needed and very easy to clean.
    Sure you will go there for a visit now and than; that's the next chapter in your lives...
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  22. Julia @ Vintage with LacesSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    That's really luxury, Carolyn! Your kids must be very happy to have such a great place to stay.
    Have a great weekend :-)!
    Hugs to you,
    Julia

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  23. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Wow! What a nice apartment, i would love to live there. Beautiful with all the windows, and so nice terrace. Guess that it´s a brilliant view.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  24. ArtiSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I wish I could pack off and head here right away! Looks like a dream house to me, so classic and elegant! Lovely, simply beautiful.. Thank you so much for inviting us all in :)

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  25. Red Rose AlleySeptember 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    The apartment is just right for them, and I love the black marble tile. I hope they enjoy their new home. It's hard when they leave the nest, isn't it? I have been through two so far. Hugs to you.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  26. GeorgiannaSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Hi Carolyn! Thank you for the tour of their fabulous new place. So many great details and lovely views. I can imagine how different it must be from your island. I've lived in large cities and quiet towns and love aspects of both. But cities do suit the younger lifestyle better. :)

    – g

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  27. VirginiaOctober 19, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Best wishes to the happy couple! :)
    V

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