37a William Potter Lane, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland, 2580, New Zealand
The use of large windows with bi-fold and sliding doors throughout the expansive lounge, dining room and casual north-facing family living zones saturates this ultra-chic 240 square metre (approx) home with natural light. Immaculately maintained and occupying an elevated position on 3.57 hectares (8.94 acres) of gently contoured land in a highly desirable locale, this property keeps excellent company with high end neighbours and offers serene vistas of adjoining countryside and breathtaking sunsets. This spacious single-level residence is quality constructed with solid brick, a plaster and paint finish, and a concrete tile roof.
Ornamental hedging, winter and spring flowering Magnolias, and Maples providing beautiful autumn colour in the flower borders are complemented by Liquidambar and Ginkgo trees, established native plantings including Kauri by the pond, Pohutukawa in the paddock, and tropical planting around the pool. These all form part of the superb, landscaped gardens, which also feature sweeping lawns and an entry driveway lined with an avenue of Awanui flowering cherry trees. The driveway widens to provide extra parking for vehicles of all sizes, including the marine carpeted double lock-up garage with internal home entry.
Comfort assured, there’s a ventilation system throughout the home and heating is via a heat pump, gas fire and underfloor heating in most tiled areas. Practical and attractive floor tiles in the foyer continue throughout high traffic living areas morphing to carpet in the sunken lounge, partially separated by a feature two way gas fire. Adjoining casual dining, the light, bright kitchen features granite benchtops and abundant cabinetry, Bosch double oven, a gas cooktop, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. Clever use of colour here showcases several walls accenting the soaring cathedral ceiling and spilling out to sophisticated covered and open air entertaining on the extensive wrap-around paved patio – the perfect venue to relax, admire the gorgeous gardens and maybe watch the kids playing in the fully fenced 10m x 3.5m (approx) salt chlorinated solar heated pool with leisure surrounds – another lazy day location.
Privately positioned, the luxurious master bedroom features a sliding door for enjoying outdoor evening breezes, a walk-in robe, and a sleek, recently updated ensuite with a glass tiled shower. Two further large scenic bedrooms also have built-in wardrobes and peaceful views. Generous built-in storage lines the hallway connecting the formal and informal areas, where the fourth bedroom sits alongside a stylish family bathroom featuring underfloor heating, a bath, and a glass-tiled shower. There’s a separate toilet and an excellent full laundry with storage and outdoor drying access just inside the immaculate garage with windows and glass door to the garden.
Outside, there’s a spacious 12m x 8m (approx) high-stud shed complete with office, mezzanine storage, 3-phase power, and lighting. A 4.5m x 3.1m (approx) cottage or garden shed with verandah, perfect for a studio or hobbies, plus a lean-to which provides storage for farm equipment and an adjoining lock-up implement shed. A shipping container is also available for hay storage. The property includes five paddocks, a bore with drinking quality water, two orchard areas growing stone fruits, apples, citrus, berries, avocados, bananas, figs and feijoas, several vegetable gardens. These are complemented by native wetlands with a formed walkway throughout. Close to the motorway, shops and amenities and with schools in close proximity, this outstanding property offers a premium lifestyle in an idyllic setting. It’s time for our owners to downsize and we encourage your early inspection of this outstanding property.
Contemporary solid brick 240m2 (approx) home on 3.57 hectares
Excellent locale alongside elite neighbouring properties
Elevated position with far reaching rural vistas & sunsets
Scenic sunlit use of large windows, bi-fold & sliding doors
Ventilation system, underfloor heating in most tiled areas
Heat pump + ornamental 2 sided gas fire in living zone
Plush drapes adorning prolific picture windows + views
Sophisticated covered & open air entertaining & leisure
Stylish lounge & dining rooms both opening to north patio
Soaring cathedral ceiling. Appealing coloured feature walls
Breakfast nook adjoining kitchen. Sliding door to patio
Fully fenced 10m x 3.5m (approx) salt chlorinated solar heated pool
+3 scenic bedrooms 2 spacious with built-in robes. Storage
Luxe master bedroom/ensuite, walk-in robe & outdoor access
Floor heated family bathroom with bath & tiled shower
Toilet. Full laundry/storage/outdoor access in garage hall
Immaculate sunlit marine carpeted double lock up garage
Outside parking for large vehicles – campervan etc.
12m x 8m (approx) high stud shed + office & mezzanine storage
4.5m x 3.1m (approx) cottage, studio or garden shed with verandah
Lean-to for farm equipment storage + Lock-up implement shed
Shipping container for hay storage. Bore with drinking quality water
Feature pond, home to assortment of beautiful birdlife
Stunning native wetlands with a formed walkway
Post & rail & wire & batten fencing. 5 paddocks.
Two orchards/wide variety of fruits + vegetable gardens
In zone for Te Hihi & Karaka School + Rosehill College
Close to ACG Strathallan bus routes. 6km to Karaka Shops
6.5km to north & south motorway. 25km to Auckland Airport
