173 Franklin Road, Parua Bay, Whangarei, Northland

Perched high above the landscape, with stunning panoramic views of lush green, bush-clad hills, the

glistening harbour below, Limestone Island, and Onerahi Airport, this expansive home is nestled in a beautiful private garden setting.

This five-bedroom, three-bathroom home offers space and flexibility for family living, guests, or remote work. The master suite features polished wooden floors, a raked timber ceiling, walk-in wardrobe, ensuite with tiled shower, and heat pump. An equally sized carpeted second bedroom, also with raked ceiling, ensuite, and built-in wardrobe, is ideal for family or guests. A further carpeted double bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe, while two additional bedrooms are currently used as a music studio and an office, offering adaptable living options.

Open-plan living and dining showcases raked wooden ceilings and timber floors, flowing seamlessly to a large entertainer's deck. The living area is well equipped with a heat pump, Kent fireplace, and heat transfer system servicing the bedrooms, study, and office, providing warmth and efficiency through the cooler months. A guest bathroom with an over-bath shower is located off the living area. The kitchen offers ample bench and storage space, complemented by a butler's alcove leading to the laundry, with access to the deck and clothesline.

Front and rear conservatories extend off the hallway, allowing you to follow the sun throughout the day. Outdoors, the property continues to deliver: a hot and cold outdoor shower (in addition to three indoor showers), a greenhouse with bath and hot/cold water, and a fire pit with wraparound seating and fire-brick floor, ideal for relaxed evenings and entertaining under the stars. The property enjoys some of the best views in Northland, with a protected outlook that cannot be built out.

The double garage, complete with an electric door, features a workshop, a concrete floor, electricity, and a full shelving wall. There is also a double carport. Adjacent to the garage is a separate cabin/sleepout with electricity and a large covered entrance opening onto an Italian marble courtyard. Set apart from the main house, it offers privacy and quiet, ideal for teenagers, guests, or creative work.

This stunning, fully-fenced property is the perfect safe haven for pets and children. Along with the fully metalled driveway and a large turnaround and parking area, there are three dry firewood storage areas (with a 5-cubic-meter capacity), two concrete water tanks (recently refurbished and relined, with a 20-year guarantee), extensive tree planting, including olive, grapes and citrus trees, and well-established garden areas.

Located approximately 12 minutes from Parua Bay village, the property offers easy access to beaches, a boat ramp, golf, local schooling, and everyday amenities. A position that feels far from noise yet close to everyday convenience.

This is a home offering spacious and flexible living, a place to recharge, entertain, create, and relax. Morning sunshine on the deck, evenings overlooking the harbour, time spent around the fire pit, or quiet moments in the cabin studio, all in a setting that feels like a retreat every day.