37 Island View Road, Karaka, Franklin, Auckland

由現任建築師業主設計，並於1980年代完工，這座精心維護的水泥外牆住宅，配以板岩瓦屋頂，是空間與寧靜的極致教材。這座住宅為挑剔的家庭量身打造，整合了室內游泳池和多個戶外休閒區，環繞著廣闊的613平方米（約）的宅院。北向的朝向捕捉每個房間的電影般的河口和Pararekau島的景觀。

住宅旨在最大化公園般的草坪，將家與水岸連接，是一個娛樂天堂，其內部設計考究，以大理石、木材、障子屏風和大面積的窗戶及玻璃磚采光，營造自然光線。一樓的核心生活空間從壯觀的雙層高接待大廳延伸開來，大廳設有優雅的樓梯。這與美食廚房中的曲線形檯面直接相連，旁邊是通風的用餐區和步入式食品儲藏室。一個獨立的家庭房、音樂室以及寬敞的起居和開放式正式用餐空間都設有傾斜的天花板，並與戶外區域、泳池露台和私密庭院無縫連接。西翼的兩間雙人臥室均擁有絕佳的花園景觀，每間均設有獨立衛浴。

樓上的平台可作為家庭辦公室的總部，另外兩間總統級臥室可通往陽台，並分別設有更衣室和寬敞的套間衛浴。頂樓的高地休息室擁有最佳觀景位置，整個住宅還設有充足的儲藏空間和內部通道的三車庫。

此外，一座帶辦公空間的實用建築在這片肥沃且樹木繁茂的1.6公頃海濱地產上具有收入潛力。這塊曾經的花卉種植地塊首次在40年後出售，現在更靠近主要公路、商店和頂級學校，為新的看護者提供了維護這一特殊環境的機會，精明的投資者可以進行盡職調查，探索開發選項（需獲得市政府批准）。

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.)