Mauku, Franklin

PRACTICALITY WITH PANACHE – ELITE LOCALEArchitecturally excellent and peacefully located well off the road with far-reaching views of farmland and rolling hills, this outstanding dual level Board and Batten constructed home comprising 642 square metres (approx) in total, including the hangar and workshops resides on 6.71 hectares (16.58 acres) of flat to gently contoured land zoned Rural Production. A post and rail fenced driveway leads to generous extra parking and high impact, low maintenance landscaped gardens showcasing palms, rocks and grasses and wrapping around the double lock up garage, entry to the home and the massive two storey hangar/workshop with concrete floor, power and lighting and large adjoining workshop and storage room. The hangar comfortably accommodates a light aircraft and has a versatile upper level, complete with a room, spacious bathroom, walk-in closet, storage and heat pump. There is, of course, currently a private airstrip on the property, which also lends itself to other potential uses.A large front door opens into the home’s concrete-tiled foyer greeting entrants with an ambience of infinite space looking through to open plan living, across to a sweeping wrought iron stair case and up to the open high pitched upper level landing and library, effectively illuminated by numerous skylights. Off the foyer a well-positioned carpeted home office/study with built-in desk and tranquil views opens to a covered deck. Large and drenched with sunlight, the north-facing living areas comprise the sumptuous lounge room featuring high ceiling with rustic exposed timber beams, heat pump and fireplace and sliding stacker doors. This flows out to covered and open air patios and the clear-fenced pool which is also accessed by the adjoining sitting and dining areas.A bay window with built-in seating demands attention in the dining section, flaunting its feature timber ceiling, inviting serene views and flowing outdoors on two sides to stylish al fresco recreation and entertaining. This adjoins the excellently equipped colourful kitchen with timber pillars, concrete benchtops, feature tiled splashback, quality appliances, walk-in pantry and island bench with breakfast bar. Double doors lead from here into a recreation room with heat pump, laminate flooring, bar and facilities. This spills out through two sets of double doors to the patio and also connects to the super-sized hangar/shed, workshops and its own office. On this level there’s also a floor to ceiling tiled bathroom and a laundry echoing the kitchen decor with colourful cabinetry, benchtops, storage and access to the outdoors and to the double lock up garage. The high pitched ceiling soars on the upper level. Here two bedrooms feature spacious built-in wardrobes and share a powder room and chic feature tiled bathroom with bath and separate shower. Large and luxe, the master suite revels in rural views and boasts a super-sized bedroom with over-sized walk-in robe and sleek ensuite. A playground and stretches of lawn space keep kids happy for hours and the sparkling pool, complete with pool robot and spacious leisure surrounds, is a favourite venue for the young and older alike. There are four paddocks, vegetable and herb gardens, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, peach and feijoa trees, The property is conveniently located near Pukekohe Township, as well as the communities of Mauku and Puni, with reputable schools nearby and access to the motorway. Or when it suits, just take the plane! We look forward to the discriminating buyer’s inspection of this outstanding property. For the purpose of this transaction the vendor is GST Registered and the Purchase Price Plus GST (if any).642m2 (approx) 2 level Board & Batten home on 6.71 ha (16.58 acres)Flat to gently contoured topography. Zoned Rural ProductionPost & rail fenced driveway to home, hangar & shedsEasy care landscaped gardens with palms, rocks & grassesFloor concrete tiled foyer with sweeping black wrought iron stair casePlumbing for underfloor heating. Central vac systemOpen high pitched upper level landing with library + skylights Carpeted office off foyer, built-in desk, access to alfresco patioNorth facing lounge, stacker doors, built-in fire, heat pumpLiving & ultra-stylish dining + built-in seating flowing outdoorsExpansive covered & open air patios plus built-in fire placeClear fenced chlorine pool + pool robot. Tiled surroundsUltra-stylish al fresco entertaining & scenic leisure venuesInnovative quality colourful kitchen, walk-in pantryUpstairs deluxe super-sized master suite, walk-in robe, ensuite+ 2 bedrooms + large built-in wardrobes. Tiled family bathroomRecreation room/bar, heat pump & patio accessAdjoining access into hangar/shed, workshops & officeLoft room, heat pump, walk-in robe & bathroom + storage4 paddocks, veg & herb gardens & numerous fruit tree varietiesChildren’s playground & plentiful lawn play space. Lawn robotMauku School, Pukekohe Intermediate & Pukekohe High zone Just 8.5km to Pukekohe Township & community amenities21.9km to Drury on-ramp / 16.1km to Bombay on-ramp