37 Island View Road, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland

由现任建筑师业主精心设计，始建于20世纪80年代，这座采用水泥外墙和石板瓦屋顶的住宅历经岁月仍保持如新。建筑面积约613平方米，整座住宅以超乎寻常的细节呵护，融入室内泳池与多处户外休闲区，专为追求高品质生活的家庭量身打造。朝北的格局让每个房间都能饱览如画的河口风光与Pararekau岛的迷人景致。

宽敞的绿地草坪从住宅延伸至水岸，为这片乐园增添了独特的魅力。内部设计匠心独具，融合大理石、木材、shoji屏风等高端材质，配以大面积玻璃窗，引入充沛自然光线。

一层的核心生活区域由气派的双层挑高接待大厅贯穿而成，优雅楼梯连接上下空间。流线型的美食厨房配备步入式储物室，与明亮的用餐区相连。另设独立家庭厅、音乐室以及带倾斜天花板的宽敞起居室与正式餐厅，均与户外区域、泳池露台及私密庭院无缝衔接。西翼的两间双人卧室朝向花园，各自配有独立卫浴，视野绝佳。

二层的廊道可作为理想的家庭办公空间，另设两间总统级主卧，分别配有步入式衣帽间、宽敞卫浴，并直通阳台。顶层的私密休憩区视野开阔，令人心旷神怡。整座住宅储物空间充裕，并配有内进式三车库。

1.6公顷的滨水土地上，绿树成荫，还设有带办公空间的附属建筑，具备潜在租赁收入价值。作为一块曾用于种植鲜花的土地，这片地产40年来首次上市，如今距离高速公路、商店和优质学校更为便捷。对于有眼光的投资者而言，这里不仅是栖居的理想之地，更是开发潜力无限的瑰宝（需经议会批准）。

37 Island View Road, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland Timeless Architectural Legacy on the Water

Designed by the current architect owner and with construction completed in the 1980s, this meticulously maintained rendered cement residence with slate tile roof is an object lesson in space and serenity. Curated to appeal to discerning families, the home integrates indoor swimming pool and multiple alfresco zones flanking the huge 613 sqm (approx.) homestead. A northerly aspect captures cinematic estuarine and Pararekau Island viewshafts from every room.

Oriented to maximise parklike lawns connecting home with water's edge, the residence is an entertainer's paradise with considered interior defined by marble, timber , shoji screens and expansive window and glass block glazing for natural light. Core living spaces on the ground floor spread out from a dramatic double height reception lobby with graceful staircase. This merges directly with a curvaceous benchtop in the gourmet kitchen where walk in pantry adjoins an airy dining area. A separate family room, music room and large living and open plan formal dining space all have raking ceilings and connect seamlessly to outdoor areas, pool terrace and intimate courtyards. Two double bedrooms in the west wing have divine garden outlooks and each with ensuite.

Upstairs, the landing would suit home office headquarters while two more presidential bedrooms access the balcony and have dressing room and roomy ensuite respectively. An eyrie retreat on the top floor boasts dress circle views and there's ample storage throughout along with internal access triple garaging.

A utility building with office space has income potential on this fertile and prolifically treed 1.6 hectare waterfront estate. Selling for the first time in 40 years the former flower growing block is now closer to amenities with main highway, shops and top schools nearby. Poised for new caretakers to honour this special environment, savvy investors could do their due diligence and explore development options (subject to council approval.)