40 Farquharson Road, Ararimu, Franklin, Auckland

Privately set back from the main road and boasting outstanding design and superb distant elevated views, this north-facing 318 square metre home built in 2004 lovingly extended in 2019 and completed with a quality renovation this year, is located in a safe and secure rural community and resides on 3.6 gently contoured hectares (8.8 acres). Quality constructed of concrete block, cedar and rendered solid brick, this beautifully renovated and extended home features an impressive covered portico and double door entry, high pitched ceilings and exposed solid timber beams, heat pumps and expansive use of windows and bi-fold doors flooding it with natural light. Just recently it has been re-carpeted and repainted and the bathrooms have received an absolutely stunning facelift.

The entry foyer leads into super spacious open plan living and dining with wood-burning fireplace and bi-fold doors accessing ultra-stylish covered outdoor entertaining and garden-side leisure. Overseeing this area, the kitchen is excellently equipped with stone benchtops, an abundance of windows and cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. With entry off this area and the hall, the family room is a statement in style comprising sumptuous lounges, a dramatic wet bar with seating, sink, dishwasher and bar fridge and bi-folds flowing out to the patio where you'll relax in the spa while marvelling at the spectacular views. Cavity doors open to a hallway and two scenic bedrooms with large built-in robes and a master bedroom with walk-in robe, dual vanity ensuite and outdoor access to the patio. On the opposing side of this elegant home a second master bedroom includes a walk-in robe, double bath ensuite and double doors to alfresco enjoyment. On this side also there's a home office or multi-use space and a large wall of storage. The family bathroom contains both bath and separate shower and there's a laundry incorporated in the double lock up garage with loft storage and internal access.

Outdoors a workshop contains an office and stables, there are 5 paddocks ideal for stock or horses, post & rail plus electric fencing, bore water & a garden shed, mature fruit and specimen trees and beautiful birdlife. There's also plenty of lawn for kids and pets to play. Your complete deluxe lifestyle awaits.

* Private peaceful 318m2 home on 3.6 ha. Spectacular views

* Excellent design flooded with natural light

* Superbly refurbished & extended. Re-painted & re-carpeted

* Meticulous presentation. Luxuriously renovated bathrooms

* Open plan living & dining with fireplace. Modern kitchen

* Separate outstandingly elegant lounge + complete wet bar

* Bi-folds in living areas opening to entertaining & spa leisure

* Double doors to home office or multi-use space. Excellent storage area

* 2 master bedrooms + walk-in robes ensuites & outdoor access

* + 2 further bedrooms, both with large built-in wardrobes

* Stunning family bathroom with bath, shower & skylight

* Laundry in double lock-up garage with home access & loft

* Outdoor workshop/office/stables. Garden shed. Bore water

* Fruit & specimen trees. Beautiful birdlife. Lawn play area

* 5 paddocks + post & rail & electric fencing for horses/stock

* Close proximity to Ararimu school. 13 km to Southern motorway

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