96 Dyke Road, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland

Security gates with video intercom and alarm and a concrete driveway lead to this sophisticated north-facing 310 square metre (approx) home located on 6934 sqm (1.7 acres) of rural serenity. A hallway off the entry foyer leads to the sleeping quarters on one side and sun-drenched family living with an abundance of window walls on the other. Spilling out to an incredible covered entertainment area with cathedral roof and boasting exposed timber beams and soffits, the family room with recessed study and built-in electric fireplace and ducted air conditioning merges with dining which spills out to a picturesque patio. Adjoining dining, the well-equipped kitchen, renovated just 18 months ago, boasts top quality Neff appliances including induction and oven with added steam function, generous bench space, built-in window seat and island breakfast bar with attractive pendant lighting and a plethora of high spec cabinetry which continues throughout the walk-in pantry, awash with natural light. Accessible from both the hallway and family living, a separate lounge room flows outdoors to a patio which also invites access from two of the three bedrooms on this level. These and the third bedroom are all equipped with double built-in wardrobes and share a beautifully tiled bathroom with both bath and shower. Alongside is a separate powder room and staircase to the upper level. For those not stairway inclined, an elevator gives access to the upper level. Completing this level a laundry with built-in storage and outdoor access leads into the triple lock up garage with marine carpet and loft storage. The second level houses the master suite, complete with coffee station/bar on the landing, tranquil northerly views, walk-in robe and dual vanity ensuite.

Outdoors the driveway continues to a sizeable 65 sqm fully lined workshop/office with toilet. There's also a barn, half enclosed and lockable and half open for tractor, trailer or boat parking - amazing storage space for all manner of possessions. This post and rail fenced property also has and its own water bore, concrete water tanks and water irrigation system for the copious mature ornamental and fruit trees. Desirably positioned in convenient distance from Karaka village, 6.4 km from the ACG Strathallan campus and 6.8 kilometres drive to motorway access, this property offers its new owners a quality lifestyle of rural contentment in an inviting progressive locale.

* Concrete driveway with security gates, video & alarm

* 6930m2 post & rail fenced property

* Living areas opening to stylish relaxation & entertaining

* Exposed beams & soffits. Ducted air-con. LED lighting

* Family room + study nook opening to covered recreation

* Adjoining dining + sliding doors out to adjoining patio

* Top quality kitchen with walk-in pantry + island breakfast bar

* Lounge room off hall + living area opening out to a patio

* Private master bedroom + walk-in robe, ensuite & views

* + 3 bedrooms, 2 with patio access, all with built-in robes

* Family bathroom + both bath & shower. Powder room

* Laundry with storage & outdoor access. Entry to garage

* Marine carpeted triple lock up garage with loft storage

* 65m2 freestanding shed with expansive workbench. Fully lined

* Half enclosed lockable half open barn - huge storage

* Staircase plus lift to upper level. Coffee station & bar

* Private master bedroom + walk-in robe, ensuite & views

* Close to Karaka village. 6.8 km drive to motorway access

* Approximately 6.4 kms from the ACG Strathallan campus

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