Karaka Lifestyle Estate
For more information or to book a private tour, please contact Stephanie via email at 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀@𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲.𝗰𝗼.𝗻𝘇 or by phone 𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝟮𝟰𝟯 𝟰𝟰𝟲𝟵. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
Karaka Lifestyle Estate
Roading improvements are currently underway in and around Karaka Lifestyle Estate, but rest assured we’re still open and would love to show you around. The coffee is hot, and the biscuits are awaiting your arrival!
To make your journey stress free, simply follow these instructions:
- After coming off the Auckland motorway (northbound Drury Exit 461, or southbound Exit 451), head west along Karaka Road, then turn right onto Victoria Street.
- After crossing the one-way bridge, turn right at the lights into Bremner Road and follow for 1.1km to the main gates of Karaka Lifestyle Estate on the right.
- Coming to visit from the Franklin Area? Turn left onto Jesmond Road, then right onto Bremner Road. The village entrance is 70m down Bremner Road, on the left.
Life at Karaka Lifestyle Estate
When you visit Karaka Lifestyle Estate, you’ll feel an immediate sense of how much simpler and easier life could be. As a resident, you can choose to be involved in community life as much or as little as you like. It’s your home, so it’s up to you.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit or to stay. They’ll love being shown the coastal walkway and cycle trails, and within a short drive is the superb Pukekohe golf course, Clevedon Farmer’s Market and Hunua Regional Park.
Architecturally designed clubhouse
The focal point of our community is the clubhouse, which comprises a grand, 1900s Parnell mansion coupled with a beautiful new extension. The heritage clubhouse offers a lounge and dining space, quiet seating areas, a library, a treatment room and a workshop, plus a heated outdoor swimming pool and covered patio.
The recent tasteful addition of a modern extension harmoniously connects timeless character and contemporary design. This generous series of new spaces in which history is honoured and the future is embraced includes a bar, recreation room, catering kitchen and dining hall, alongside relaxed social and quiet areas, al fresco living zones, a bowling green and pétanque court.
Stage two of this exciting project is now underway. This will see the heritage clubhouse enhanced to include a wellness space, a gym and additional features.
Village fees
The flexible options at Karaka Lifestyle Estate extend to how you pay the fees. You’ll find more on our fees, why you pay them and why we think they’re fair here.
There are two options.
- The first would see you pay a variable weekly fee, which is reviewed annually, plus a Deferred Management Fee (DMF) of 12.5% of the sales price of your village home, which is paid out of the proceeds when it’s sold. This fee is incurred at 6.25% per year, capped after two years.
- Alternatively, you can choose to pay a fixed weekly fee for life. If you select this option, the DMF is increased to 25% of the sale price of your village home, incurred at 7% per year for three years, then 4% for the fourth year.
Like all properties that come under the Karaka Pines Villages umbrella, when the time comes to sell, you are the one who benefits from the capital gain in your home, not Karaka Pines Villages. We think that’s only fair.
Your choice of standalone, duplex or terraced homes
You’ll find the ideal home for your retirement in Karaka Lifestyle Estate. Choose from two- or three-bedroom standalone, duplex or terraced homes, and single or double garages.
Sunny and spacious
All homes are positioned to catch the sun, with generously sized lounges that open onto patios or balconies. Most homes come with a single garage, because the convenience of life here usually means one car is enough, but if you need a second car or simply want extra space for storage or a workshop, you have the option of choosing a home with a double garage.
Low maintenance
Most people feel they have better things to do than spend time on home maintenance. That’s why all homes here are built with long-life, low-maintenance materials. All external maintenance is the responsibility of the village management.
Comfortable and stylish
You’ll stay cosy year-round at Karaka Lifestyle Estate. Warmth is assured by the north-facing aspect of all homes, insulation, double-glazing and energy-efficient heat-pumps. Fixtures and fittings are premium quality, so they’ll look good and be in working order for the years ahead.
Tailored to your taste
We all like to add our own special touches to our home. If you’re buying a home that’s yet to be constructed, we offer a range of options and colour choices you can incorporate to make it your own.
Duplex homes
Our two-bedroom options are the Juniper and Berkeley. The three-bedroom plans are the Eastwood, Lucerne and Melrose.
Stanaway homes
There are two large, three-bedroom homes on the ground floor opening onto lawns and gardens.
On the lift-accessed second floor are two large three-bedroom homes with morning or afternoon sun, as well as a large two-bedroom home featuring a large deck and lovely views.
All Stanaway homes include walk-in wardrobes in the master bedroom, a full ensuite and a full guest bathroom.
Terraced Homes
These homes offer exceptional value for money and feature a delightful outlook over the Estate’s common area and are only a short stroll to the clubhouse.
There are two or three-bedroom options, a full bathroom alongside the master bedroom, a separate toilet, plus a home office/study, and a single garage.
Part of the land adjacent to Kara Lifestyle Estate has been acquired by CHT Healthcare Trust, with the proposal of developing an aged care facility.
More to gain
Get in touch with our friendly team to learn how you could be better off living at a Karaka Pines village.
