Stunning architecturally designed home plus second dwelling with ultimate privacy and tranquil surrounds makes this well-developed 16.95ha property an irresistible lifestyle choice or it has potential to develop as a luxury lodge.
With a premium Ramarama location and grandstand position with north-facing sweeping views, this 404m2 four-bedroom David McBride-designed home offers sophisticated country living with a quiet elegance. This contemporary family home has a warm, natural aesthetic featuring Bombay bluestone plinths and cedar joinery - a flexible family lifestyle choice with equestrian facilities.
Quality craftsmanship and stylish appeal resonate through this beautifully presented home. The front entrance through tall cedar doors leads into a spacious foyer designed to pull your gaze forward through to the formal lounge and out to the magnificent views beyond. With a feature cathedral ceiling, contemporary open fireplace and extensive glazing, relax here and soak up the stunning views out to Auckland City, Manukau Heads, Waitakere Ranges and Rangitoto.
The impressive country kitchen along with the dining, living area with bi-fold doors that open out to the entertaining area, enjoys views of the landscaped gardens and lawn. A separate wing with pantry and laundry leads out to the lined triple car garaging with a comprehensive workshop space.
The bedroom wing to the left of the entrance has four double bedrooms and family bathroom, includes the master suite with walk-in wardrobe and a well-appointed ensuite with freestanding bath with relaxing views. Thoughtfully developed over the years, the landscaping includes planted embankments, a rockery with walkways and a potager vege garden.
For those that are equestrian orientated the property currently operates as a horse agistment and riding business and offers a 200sqm Harrison Lane stable complex (can be converted for other uses) built for premium functionality with a convenient circular access for trucks and floats. The tack room includes a kitchenette, along with six stalls and wash down facilities with hot and cold water. The paddocks are fenced into 12 post and wire and three smaller paddocks with electric fencing offer varied grazing options for horses or stock. The extensive gravel race system leads to a full-size 70x20m sand-shell dressage arena and well-planted wetlands and ponds - poetic trails to roam and ride.
A substantial minor dwelling was originally a barn constructed to combine accommodation and stables and now offers open plan kitchen, living and bathroom with a large 42sqm mezzanine bedroom along with two flexi rooms. A private and sunny outdoor entertaining courtyard and garden plus a large double garage with high stud makes this ideal for extended family, management or an additional income.
This property has exciting potential as a boutique lodge, with guests able to experience many local activities and explore the Franklin area while enjoying the facilities of an all-inclusive retreat-style accommodation.
Beautifully finished with a striking first impression, this superior contemporary lifestyle property with outstanding views is just 5km from the Southern Motorway at Ramarama and ready to benefit from the Drury South Crossing development, bringing retail and community facilities, a school, a railway station and a hotel to the area.
The property will be sold plus GST (if any)
