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Elegance. Grace. Refinement. The qualities we associate with the art of diplomacy apply just as
comfortably to The Diplomat Apartments and Chancery.
For this is a unique Wellington development, where the diplomatic premises on the first two levels
set the tone.
The Diplomat will stand on the prominent Thorndon location once occupied by the notable old
villa housing the Cook Islands High Commission. Their diplomatic offices and the High Commissioner’s
residence will continue to be based there, but on The Diplomat’s first two levels. Above them will
be nine luxury apartments - just two per floor - and one penthouse.
Right from the personal greeting of the live-in concierge, who will oversee comings and goings
through the day and deliver the mail to your door, to the grand reception foyer where your lift
awaits, The Diplomat promises a life of privilege.
This promise is fulfilled as you step into your apartment. Grand proportions, high studs and the
best-quality fittings and finishes combine with classic touches such as high skirting boards and open
gas fires to create a unique ambience for you to enjoy and guests to admire.
The diplomatic address on Pipitea and Mulgrave Streets is pure class. In the heart of Thorndon,
this locale has a historic reputation for quality which other recent projects by the developers, Tepaki
Group, continue to enhance.
As any Wellingtonian will tell you, this is the upmarket centre of the city, where embassies, consulates
and grand old homes rub shoulders with the Houses of Parliament, the Courts, and the offices of
Central Government.
This is where you will find The Diplomat, and a new standard of prestige and opulence. Welcome.
W E L C O M E T O T H E D I P L O M AT
A suburb cannot remain as enduringly popular as Thorndon simply because it is fashionable. Thorndon’s
reputation is built on fundamentals - excellent all-year sun, gentle contours and proximity to the places that
matter: the CBD, harbour and a whole range of top quality amenities.
Within Thorndon, The Diplomat enjoys a particularly favoured corner position. From your windows and
balconies the vista will take in the sweep of historic Thorndon, the tree-clad town belt of the Tinakori Hills,
out onto the harbour and over the Hutt Valley.
The northerly aspect of the main frontage ensures maximum sun, while the building behind protects it from
southerlies.
Just a few minutes easy stroll away is Lambton Quay, Wellington’s ‘Golden Mile’ and home to some of the
country’s finest stores. Tinakori Road and Thorndon Quay offer more shopping opportunities – antiques, home
furnishings and more.
Closer at hand lie the Beehive, Parliament and the wonderfully gothic General Assembly Library.
History abounds in the area. The beautifully crafted Old St Paul’s Cathedral is a neighbour, while just up the
road is the carefully restored home of author Katherine Mansfield.
To meet everyday needs, a large supermarket is just a few steps away. Drycleaners, shoe repairers, a pharmacy,
banks and post shop, along with other specialty stores, are all nearby on busy Molesworth Street.
Fine dining is well catered for in the area, with a range of restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and occasions.
The Backbencher, featuring witty larger-than-life effigies of top politicians, is always a lively spot.
Sports fans, spectators and participants are also in their element. The Stadium and Hurricanes, in which
Wellington takes such justifiable pride, are at your backdoor. Running and walking tracks abound in the Tinakori
Hills, and it is just as easy to enjoy a jog or stroll along the waterfront. Also within range are the Botanic
Gardens, while the Thorndon pool is a wonderful place to enjoy a refreshing dip in the summer.
L O C AT I O N
1. The Diplomat Apartments & Chancery 2. New World Supermarket 3. Tinakori Road cafesand shops and Botanic Gardens 4. Town Belt - Tinakori Hills 5. Katherine Mansfield's Birthplace 6. Wellington Bridge Club 7. Katherine Mansfield Park 8. Queen Margaret College9. Thorndon Tennis Club 10. Thorndon Pool 11. Wellington Girls College 12. Old St Paul'sCathedral 13. National Archives 14. Wellington Stadium 15. Alexander Turnball Library16. Parliament Buildings 17. The Beehive 18. The Backbencher 19. High Court20. Railway Station 21. Victoria University - Pipitea Campus 22. Lynx interisland ferry
Thorndon PoolThe Backbencher Pub and CafeTinakor i Road shops
Botanic GardensNew World Supermarket, ThorndonWel l ing ton Stad ium
The Dip lomat Apartments & Chancery
T H E A P A R T M E N T S
Lobby of The Diplomat Apartments
Spaciousness, the hallmark of first class living in any city, is a major feature of The Diplomat.
To achieve this, the substantial, purpose-built new development features only nine top quality
apartments in one building, ranging upwards from 200 square metres to 450 square metres, with
balconies.
The expansive interior spaces of these apartments are far removed from your typical city pad, having
more in common with the well-proportioned, quality homes of established Wellington suburbs like
Khandallah or Kelburn.
Grand proportions are accentuated with open gas fires, generous stud heights and classic details like
high skirting boards and traditional mouldings, with provision for floor length drapes and modern
fixtures, such as home theatre and top-end audio installations.
The large lounge and dining areas, ideally placed for sun and view, offer plenty of room to spread
out and display collections or favourite pieces of furniture. The large, well-equipped kitchen, which
can be either electric or gas, is set apart from the living areas, but also enjoys views through the
main room windows.
Each of the three bedrooms is big enough to be a haven, den or personal living space as well as a
superbly private, peaceful and comfortable place for sleeping. Each has its own ensuite with shower,
underfloor heating and heated mirror, with a further central bathroom with large spa bath.
A feature of The Diplomat is that the third bedroom offers versatility, designed to be converted
into a self-contained studio flat with cooking and laundry facilities and a separate entrance. This
could be the ideal solution for an older relative, independent younger family member, long-stay
guest or as a home-office.
Secure basement parking, with two car parks for each apartment, along with pet-friendly features
make the Diplomat Apartments a complete package for inner city living.
R O O M S W I T H V I E W S
Ind icat ive v iews f rom Leve l 7 o f The Dip lomat taken ear ly evening.
T H E A P A R T M E N T S
Apartment A - View across lounge to k i tchen Apartment A - View f rom k i tchen to l iv ing area
T H E A P A R T M E N T S
Apartment B - View f rom d in ing to loungeApartment B - View f rom k i tchen to l iv ing area
Level 1 - Chancery
Ground Level - Entry & Parking
Basement - Parking & Storage
Level 2 - Apartments
Level 3 - Apartments
Level 4 - Apartments
Level 5 - Apartments
Level 6 - Apartments
Level 7 - Penthouse
T H E A P A R T M E N T S
The quality of The Diplomat will be immediately apparent from the street. The exterior, modern
yet characterful, has been designed to complement the adjoining building. It continues the distinctive
multiple gables and orange terracotta tiles on a stepped structure, with “punched” windows and
cream exterior, to create a unified structure with real presence.
Large, well-placed windows - double glazed for both warmth and sound proofing - draw natural light
and views inside. The connection with the world outside is strengthened with balconies where you
can indulge a little gardening, enjoy the sun and views, have a barbecue with friends and colleagues,
or exercise a pet.
The Diplomat is a building fitted for the 21st Century, with high speed internet access and Sky
Digital available in every apartment.
With top quality materials and finishes inside and out, top-of-the-line appliances will complete an
ambience of prestige and opulence.
With its diplomatic offices and residence, considerable attention has been paid to security. The
Chancery entrance provides a grand feature at ground level, while residents will have their own,
more discreet entrance nearby.
There will be a live-in manager and guard, acting as Concierge during the day, with CCTV-
monitoring of the ground floor entryways, which can only be accessed by card or remote control.
Visitors and residents will pass by the Concierge reception desk and studio apartment before reaching
the lift or stairwell - both restricted to card or key holders.
Vehicle access to the building is by remote control. The parking area of 21 spaces - more than
sufficient for only nine apartments - will also be CCTV-monitored.
T H E A P A R T M E N T S
Apartment A shows arrangement of Master Bedroom plus 2 other bedrooms Apartment B shows arrangement with Studio plus 2 Bedroom apartment
The Diplomat Apartments Floor Plan of Level 3 - 6 apartments A & B
T H E D I P L O M AT : T H E T E A M
Kate Sheppard Apartments
Stadium Gardens Atrium
Stadium Gardens
The Developers
A number of quality developments have recently enhanced the position of Thorndon as an extremely
desirable place to live. Tepaki Group has been behind two of the finest - the prestigious Kate
Sheppard Apartments opposite Parliament, and Stadium Gardens on Thorndon Quay, noted for
its large atrium which fills the entire core of the building.
Wellington-based Tepaki Group continues to apply its unique brand of spaciousness and enduring
quality to other residential projects. Its reputation has also led to offshore involvement, developing
5 star resorts for luxury travellers in the Pacific.
The Architects
Peddle Thorp & Montgomery have designed several of Wellington’s significant buildings, including
the award-winning Mobil-on-the-Park and HP/Hotel Intercontinental towers. Stand-out residential
projects include the Stadium Gardens and City Lodge apartment complexes. Along with private
sector work around New Zealand, this Wellington-based firm have also completed a number of
significant Government projects, including several Ministerial office suites in Bowen House.
The practice is part of an international group which has designed over 100 major commercial
projects throughout New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia - a record unmatched by any other
Australasian firm.
For more information on The Diplomat Apartments & Chancery, please contact the team atRemax Leaders:
Colin Cross - Mobile: (027) 447 3745 Phone: (04) 384 6423 Email: ccross@xtra.co.nz
Claire Pohlen - Mobile: (027) 276 0601 Phone: (04) 479 6577 Email: cpohlen@xtra.co.nz
Jo-Anne Sutton - Mobile: (027) 444 0963 Phone: (04) 473 3424 Email: jsutton@leaders.co.nz
John Stewart - Mobile: (021) 431 955 Phone: (04) 471 4401 Email: johnstewart@paradise.net.nz
The distinguished old villa that houses the Cooks Island High Commissionwill be relocated to serve as a beachside lodge at picturesque Peka Peka on the Kapiti Coast.
In its place will stand The Diplomat Apartments and Chancery.
Illustrations, images and photograph of concierge are used for solely illustrative purposes. Prospective purchasers should not confine themselves to this material and should make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves in all respects.
Level 1, 34 Molesworth Street, PO Box 2137, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand.Tel: +64 (4) 460 9350 Fax: +64 (4) 460 9349 Email: diplomat@tepakigroup.co.nz
www.diplomat.co.nz
TEPAKI GROUPProperty Developers & Investors
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