11 Gleeson Road, Waiuku, Franklin, Auckland

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Set on 27.27 hectares/68.17 acres, this property of flat to gentle and undulating land with a Mixed Rural zoning incorporates 18 fully fenced paddocks, a massive 10m x 22m shed with concrete floor, large sliding doors, three phase power, a second garage, a 3 bay hay shed and implement shed storing all manner of equipment, as well as holding yards, a loading ramp and a bore.

Constructed in 1980 with Hinuera stone cladding & concrete tile roof, this expansive 262 sqm(approx) north-facing home featuring high timber ceilings, dramatic exposed beams and window walls with numerous sliding doors was very much the ‘grande dame’ of her day and continues to offer spacious comfortable living surrounded by excellent outdoor recreational and entertaining facilities along with the exhilarating potential for restoration and modernization at your leisure. Off the entry foyer, open plan living in the large kitchen and family room as well as the adjacent light-filled lounge and formal dining spill out to large covered and open al fresco scenic surrounds. Numerous patios off these areas converge culminating at the fenced 5x8m (approx) salt water pool thoughtfully equipped with poolside toilet and shower and expansive paved surrounds, offering yet another venue for lazy day relaxation and hours of fun with family and friends. Fireplaces in both the casual and formal areas include a free-standing wood-burner plus heat pump in family room and a massive feature brick-surround open fire in the formal lounge plus built-in cabinetry in the dining section. Engineered stone benchtops and soft close drawers team with Bosch oven and convection microwave and induction cooktop in the cork-floored kitchen. Adjoining the foyer, a large laundry features excellent storage while off the hallway a powder room and family bathroom featuring both bath and shower service three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a study. The master bedroom features a walk-in robe and fully tiled ensuite with under-floor heating.

A double lock-up garage offers internal home entry and there’s super-space available for whatever else the new owner cares to include. Already gifted with numerous out-buildings and a solid versatile base on which to transform, transpose, expand or create whatever reality you see for you and your family’s future, this is the quality canvas on which to paint your perfect lifestyle picture.

* Split entry driveway + turning circle to home & outbuildings

* 262 m2 Hineura stone home quality constructed in 1980

* 27.27 hectare flat to gentle & undulating topography property

* Modern kitchen & family area. Heat pump & wood-burning fire

* Window walls & sliding doors out to covered & open patios

* Quality equipped kitchen with stone benchtops. Cork flooring

* Adjacent open plan formal lounge. Large feature brick fireplace

* Elegant dining with built-in wall cabinetry. Sliding doors to patios

* Undercover & open patios down to the fenced 5 x 8m salt water pool

* Poolside toilet & shower. Spacious paved leisure surrounds

* HRV system. Large laundry with sliding door generous storage

* Family bathroom with bath & separate shower. Powder room

* 3 bedrooms with sliding door built-in wardrobes. Linen press

* Study with built-in cabinetry or potential to convert to a 5th bedroom if required

* Master bedroom with walk-in robe & under-floor heated ensuite

* 10x22m shed, concrete floor sliding doors, 3 phase power

* 3 x bay hay shed. Implement shed. Yards and loading ramp

* 18 Fully fenced paddocks. Bore water. Around 9km from Waiuku town centre

* In close proximity to Waipipi School (Year 1-8), zoned for Waiuku College

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