44 Arana Drive Karaka, Franklin

There's a particular kind of quiet that settles over you at the end of Arana Drive. No traffic hum, no fence-to-fence neighbours - just birdsong, open sky, and 1.02 hectares that feel entirely your own.

For anyone dreaming of trading the pace of town life for something slower and more spacious, this five-bedroom home makes the transition an easy one. It's all on one level, so there are no stairs to think twice about, and the floor plan is cleverly split into three distinct wings - meaning you can have family to stay, a home office humming away, or simply a quiet wing to retreat to, all without anyone tripping over each other.

The heart of the home is the kind of room you picture when you imagine country living done properly: high ceilings, warm timber floors, a fireplace for the cooler months, and a farmhouse kitchen with engineered stone benchtops that's made for long breakfasts and slow Sunday roasts. It opens through to a conservatory and out to the garden, so the line between indoors and out barely exists. There's also a separate lounge that steps out to its own covered patio - a second living space for visitors, hobbies, or simply having a room that's just yours.

Then you step outside, and this is where the property really tells its story. A saltwater pool to enjoy without the harsh chemicals. An established orchard already fruiting, ready for you to pick from. Wide, level lawns your family (or the dog) can run across safely. And an estuary outlook that changes with the light and the tide - the kind of view that makes a cup of tea on the deck feel like a small daily luxury.

The barn with studio is the property's quiet trump card. Whether it becomes a workshop for the projects you've never had space for, a studio for a hobby you've always wanted to properly take up, a gym, or simply secure storage for the boat and caravan - it's the extra room every lifestyle block promises but rarely delivers this well.

This is a home for the next chapter - one with more room to breathe, more time to enjoy it, and a garden that gives something back every season.

Property Highlights

• Karaka lifestyle property on 1.02ha
• End-of-road position in a well-regarded lifestyle setting
• 5 double bedrooms + study + studio
• 2 bathrooms + separate guest toilet
• Three-wing, single-level family layout
• Saltwater swimming pool
• Barn with studio, bathroom + storage flexibility
• Space for boat, caravan, additional vehicles, workshop or gym
• Double garaging + 6-8 off-street parks
• Estuary outlook + pedestrian access to the water
• Established orchard with multiple fruit trees
• Double-glazed in living and accommodation areas
• High ceilings, fireplace + multiple living areas
• Easy motorway access + sought-after schooling nearby

Come and see how good the quiet life can feel.
Secure your viewing and experience it in person.
Call Lynn today - 0275 354 024

PLEASE NOTE: Specified floor and land area sizes have been obtained from sources such as RPNZ or Auckland Council (LIM) documents. They have not been measured by the Salesperson or City South Investments 2019 Ltd. We recommend you seek your own independent legal advice if these sizes are material to your purchasing decision.