Carolyn Hanson, a respected leader at New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty, holds the reins of the South East territory with an unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism, and dynamism. Her track record as a high achiever underscores her innate prowess as both a salesperson and a leader, a combination that fuels her drive for success.
Known for her direct approach, Carolyn keeps her sights firmly fixed on the end goal, consistently delivering results.
Markus Blum has been very successful in all walks of business for the past 25 years having owned and operated a number of dynamic business ventures and companies across many sectors; Import, Export, Manufacturing, IT, Retail, Hospitality and Franchising. Markus is able to use critical thinking and incisive problem solving to develop credible solutions and concepts that will assist clients on the road to selling their properties. He is innately able to seek opportunities that are ahead of the curve.
At the end of Gatland Road lies the entrance to a private oasis, presenting an increasingly rare opportunity to secure a substantial lifestyle landholding, within the heart of Drury’s Future Urban growth precinct - a setting where scale, privacy, and long-term strategic value are becoming increasingly difficult to secure.
The residence is generously proportioned and thoughtfully configured, offering a total of six bedrooms, including a fully self-contained three-bedroom apartment that provides outstanding flexibility for modern living. The layout allows the home to function comfortably for large families, multi-generational households, or those seeking genuine separation for guests, extended family, or independent living arrangements.
Multiple living and dining areas are well connected and flow through to outdoor entertaining spaces, with outlooks across the established, park-like grounds. The interiors are calm and understated, prioritising space, comfort, and functionality, and providing an excellent foundation for future enhancement or personalisation.
The self-contained apartment is a standout feature, offering its own living spaces and accommodation, making it ideal for extended family, teenagers, au pair accommodation, or work-from-home options. This level of flexibility is increasingly sought after and rarely found within lifestyle properties of this calibre, particularly within a Future Urban growth area.
Outdoors, the grounds are beautifully maintained and maturely landscaped. Sweeping lawns, established trees, and thoughtfully positioned outdoor areas create a private, park-like setting that feels expansive yet sheltered. The land is highly usable and well laid out, offering immediate lifestyle enjoyment while retaining clear appeal for future urban consideration. Also located on the property is a barn with an upstairs studio and two horse stables, enhancing the property’s many lifestyle and equestrian credentials, further complemented by its close proximity to the renowned Karaka Sales Complex - a prized advantage for horse enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.
As Drury and Opaheke continue to evolve supported by major infrastructure investment, improved transport links, and accelerating residential development opportunities to secure landholdings of this scale, versatility, and location are becoming exceptionally limited.
Conveniently located near Drury township, motorway access, and key amenities, 117 & 120 Gatland Road offers the rare advantage of enjoying a substantial lifestyle estate today while holding a strategic position within Auckland’s long-term growth corridor.
A compelling proposition for discerning buyers seeking space, privacy, multi-generational flexibility, and future-focused potential.