39D Lewis Road, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland

Prepare to be wowed by this spectacular property in the heart of Karaka. North facing, private and oriented to embrace picturesque rural views, this five bedroom, 433m2 (more or less) brick and cedar country home has a great balance of house, land and horse facilities.

Upon entry via the electric gates, drive up the brand-new asphalt driveway, to the vast turn around and parking bay area and enter the grandeur front door of this outstanding home. Situated on 6.3ha/15.5 acres (more or less) of gentle contoured north facing land accessed at the end of a 500m (more or less) private sealed driveway.

Key Features:

• In zone for Karaka Primary School
• Bus stops at the gate for Karaka Primary School & AGC Strathallan
• Beautiful home with five bedrooms (including master bedroom) all with ensuites, plus study, two with kitchenettes and four lounges
• Multiple outdoor spaces and terraces including sheltered courtyard with spa
• Established gardens and specimen trees
• Heated 10.6m saltwater swimming pool
• Substantial hard surfaced parking
• Water supply – shared deep water bore for the farm and rainwater catchment with two concrete tanks 72,000 litres total storage, and filters plus ultra-violet sterilization for house water
• Shed with high stud 394m2 (more or less) including 2 stables, wash bay area and hay storage
• Sand arena 60m x 40m (more or less), round pen 20m (more or less) and four yards
• Central race way to the paddocks
• Convenient location with easy access to motorways, excellent schools and a community oriented neighborhood

This generous home is an entertainer's dream come true, step inside to the open plan kitchen with large butler’s pantry, dining and lounge. The home flows from one end offering a separate private lounge, master bedroom with access to the outdoor spa and raised garden beds.

The family wing consists of a further four bedrooms all including their own ensuites, two with their own lounges and kitchenettes - perfect as a teenagers retreat or useful for extended family who won’t want to leave! This 2011 brick, cedar board and batten-built home is double glazed, has ducted air conditioning giving you year-round comfort.

The horse facilities have been strategically placed, with a separate driveway entrance. Two undercover stables, wash down bay and four outside yards. Smaller day paddocks and a central raceway to access the larger paddocks. With a fenced off natural spring and boundary onto the Whangapouri Creek, the pasture is lush but a gradual downward flow.

In zone to the sought after Karaka Primary School with adjacent early childcare centres.

Other points of interest nearby include:

• 7.8km to AGC Strathallan
• 8.8km to St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
• 8km to SH1 Drury Motorway on / off ramps
• 13km to Pukekohe
• 28km to Auckland International Airport
• 39km to Auckland CBD

This stand out property has it all, and on the prestigious Lewis Road you really will be the envy of most. Come and see this forever home for yourself and make Karaka yours!