77 Aulyn Drive, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland

ELEGANT, PRACTICAL WITH SPACIOUS LIVING

A dazzling jewel of a property, this immaculate country residence in the heart of Karaka horse country, combines the stunning ornate original features of its 1910 origin with all the requirements of modern day living. This grand villa sits in a superbly groomed private 3.96 hectare (9.8 acres) and accommodates spacious secondary accommodation, that presents a multitude of options, and an amazingly fitted out two level garage/workshop of approximately 126m2 (including a mezzanine) as well as grassy fully-fenced paddocks. The tree-lined driveway sweeps past a large pond, branching off to access the secondary accommodation and garage/workshop, continuing to reveal the privately positioned main home.

Grand in every sense of the word, this stunning home boasts traditional bull-nose wraparound verandahs, beautiful fretwork, ceiling roses and soaring 12 foot ceilings. The large L-shaped lounge features a built-in fireplace and bay window with sitting area. There is access from the lounge onto the north (front) facing section of the deck which wraps around the majority of this home. The rear opens out from open plan family living and dining spilling out to further decks and a grape vine covered pergola providing exceptional entertaining and leisure areas amongst the beautiful gardens. Kauri timber floors shine in the kitchen, impressive with Bosch appliances, induction cooktop, engineered stone benchtops and splashback. A unique American oak island and breakfast bar (designed by Celia Visser) deservedly demands compliments. The spacious master bedroom features an ensuite and stunning garden views from its bay window. The second bedroom also has its own ensuite and french doors onto a deck. A third bedroom leads off the hall with the fourth bedroom currently being used as a home office. With bath, separate...

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