Offered directly from the owner without an agent. A prize Mid-Rise apartment in the Quay West building above The Rocks and Circular Quay.

This so-comfortable one-bedroom apartment has an extensive living room and bedroom/office, quality granite kitchen, marble bathroom, separate internal laundry room, useful hallway and, best of all, sweeping views of the western harbour from the living room and bedroom, and the bustling George Street district. It's high above the city, on the quiet 19th level, and is unexpectedly big, at 64 sq m.

You or your guest can live in your own Quay West apartment in style, with all the convenience and opportunities of the Sydney CBD, Australia's equivalent of tbe Wall Street district. Or rent it out for about $900-$1000 a week long-term, or $1300 short-term. Recommended for the resident, investor, businessperson or anyone else seeking a city base.

Walk to the big stores and supermarkets, Opera House, Botanic Garden and Art Gallery, Barangaroo, libraries and theatres, and the many bars, clubs, restaurants or food courts. Or just take the tram, train, bus or ferry.

This is a tightly held stratum with less than 2 per cent of apartments sold each year in a prestige building of proven quality. This one comes furnished or not.

You have access to view the whole harbour outside on a common terrace, where these is a pool, gym, spa, and sauna.

There is an in-house restaurant and bar which provides room service, and a concierge and a reception desk. Cleaning and maintenance is available.

Quay West Mid-Rise is in the hands of a top building manager, Accor, and strata manager, McCormacks, and is led by a pro-active Owners Corporation focused on enhancing apartment values. Prices are rising.