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Listed 5 Nov

74 Taurangaruru Road, Waiuku, Franklin, Auckland

Asking price $2,349,000

Bed3
Bath2
Parking2
Land area9.93 hectares
Scott McElhinney

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3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 Lounges
2 Garage parking
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Property interior
Property interior

MODERNIZED GRANDEUR FOR THE HISTORICAL CONNOISSEUR

SPECTACULAR GARDENS – POOL & RESORT AMENITIES

For the purpose of this transaction the vendor is GST Registered and the Purchase Price Plus GST (if any).

Quality weatherboard construction with colour steel roof, copper spouting, and double-glazed joinery, this charismatic 260 square metre (approx) home residing on 9.93 hectares (24.8 acres) of flat to gently contoured land is zoned Mixed Rural and could well be suited to equine pursuits, horticultural applications, or a luxurious lifestyle. Boasting a most impressive pedigree, this elegant residence was originally constructed in 1920s and has been lovingly extended and renovated over the years, retaining all the charm and classic features of yesteryear, including high ceilings, exposed beams, timber accents, and numerous romantic bay windows, this home has been tastefully modernized to provide all the luxuries of today’s lifestyle. These include ducted air conditioning throughout most areas, easy-care timber and cork flooring, built-in speakers, LED lighting, solid Rimu doors, security systems, and excellent indoor-outdoor interaction to al fresco entertaining and leisure by the fenced and hedged 9 x 4m (approx) heated saltwater pool with a roller cover, raised relaxation areas, and pool pavilion with a toilet and outdoor shower.

Electric gates invite entry to the picturesque driveway through beautiful, landscaped gardens with mature trees, paved pathways, water features and towering Kauri tree. The front door opens to a light spacious foyer spilling into super-sized sophisticated open plan family living with an excellently endowed kitchen with timber floors, stone benchtops, 900mm AEG oven, Miele induction cooktop and walk-in pantry. Richly furnished dining and lounge sections with bay windows, Jotul fireplace, built-in cabinetry and light-display shelving flow seamlessly into each other, then outdoors to a covered patio with heater and open garden-side entertaining. A large adjoining formal lounge with exposed timber beams and chandelier also opens to outdoor leisure and those spectacular gardens.

Off the foyer there’s a study with built-in furniture - the perfect work-from-home venue. The family bathroom features a skylight and indulgent double shower with massage jets and alongside there’s a large laundry with abundant storage. There’s also generous storage in the hallway leading to the opulent master bedroom with bay window, blinds and plush drapes, large fitted walk-in robe and designer ensuite featuring rain head shower double vanity and large bath. The second bedroom with tranquil views includes a fan and built-in wardrobe. There’s also a scenic third bedroom if required. Accessed off the laundry a double lock up garage features marine carpet and extra storage.

There’s also a free-standing shed, an orchard with a variety of fruit trees and citrus, including feijoa, pear, avocado, plum, lemon, lime, orange, mandarin. This much loved home with multitudinous features has hosted many family weddings and special functions over the years however it is now time for our owner to downsize and we welcome inspection of this very special property by the discerning purchaser.

  • Constructed in the 1920s and has been extended and renovated
  • 9.93ha/24.8 acres zoned Mixed Rural
  • Weatherboard construction, colour steel roof, copper spouting, double glazing
  • Electric gates. Concrete driveway through magnificent gardens
  • Paved pathways, shade & water features & towering Kauri tree
  • Superbly modernized incl: ducted air conditioning in most areas
  • Fans & heat pumps. Easy-care timber & cork flooring
  • Built-in speakers. LED lighting. Solid Rimu doors. Security
  • Foyer into sophisticated super-sized open plan family living
  • Bay windows. Bi-fold doors opening to covered & open patios
  • Quality appointed kitchen. Stone benchtops. Walk-in pantry
  • Formal lounge also spilling outdoors. Exposed beams & chandelier
  • Office + built-ins. Family bathroom with massage jet shower
  • Large laundry + generous storage. Abundant hallway storage
  • Luxurious master bedroom + walk-in robe & designer ensuite
  • 2nd picturesque bedroom with fan & built-in wardrobe
  • 3rd bedroom. Garden views
  • Marine carpeted double lock up garage with extra storage
  • Freestanding shed. garage. 3 water tanks & bore supply
  • Citrus trees & Substantial orchard
  • Just 3 kms from the town centre & all community facilities
  • Close to Waiuku Primary Schools & Waiuku Co-ed College

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