The perfect lifestyle can be a tricky find. You find the house but not enough land. The land but no sheds. The sheds but nowhere for the horses. Or everything you want but too far out of town! Well saddle up, because this 7.19 hectare (17.78 acre) lifestyle just 6.6km from Waipukurau is one seriously well-equipped package with everything you could want, plus so much more! Well-fenced paddocks, a handy access laneway and plenty of room for the ponies, sheep and cattle. Horses are well catered for with a dedicated stable complex complete with horse boxes, tack shed, feed room, wash bay and truck or float shed, plus an arena. No horses? No problem, that's a lot of useful shedding with plenty of other uses. There's also a two-stand woolshed, sheep and cattle yards, holding paddocks, loadout race, further farm sheds, rainwater collection tanks and two large dams. And we haven't even got to the house! Sitting beautifully in an elevated position amongst established trees and rambling country gardens, the four-bedroom cottage has plenty of personality, with a wraparound deck and outdoor entertaining that makes the most of those sweeping rural views. The open-plan kitchen and living flows to the deck, with separate dining, a freestanding fireplace and a big window seat that's just asking for a cuppa and a good book. Four bedrooms with heat pumps in two, while two additional spaces offer options for a home office, studio, craft room, storage or kids' hangout. Lifestyle properties this much land, infrastructure and so close to town are a rare find. Don't let this one slip by!

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Whoever said lifestyle living was hard work can eat their hat! This exceptionally well-established property proves you really can enjoy country living without sacrificing every weekend to property maintenance. My vendors have already done the hard yards, creating a beautifully established setting where your jobs are more likely to involve a scoot around on the mower, the occasional hedge trim, and keeping an eye on a few beefies or pet lambs happily grazing for the freezer. Set on 1.035 hectares (2.55 acres), it's a place where weekends are yours to enjoy, evenings end in the spa pool, and there's plenty of room for the whole family to spread out and enjoy the lifestyle you've always imagined. Surrounded by mature hedging for great privacy, the charming family home immediately captures attention with its classic gabled roof. Inside, the generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the heart of the home, with three sets of aluminium French doors opening onto a sun-drenched terrace. Families will love the layout, with a second living area and two of the three double bedrooms tucked away upstairs for the kids, while downstairs the beautifully sunny master suite also has French doors opening outside, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. As well as a family bathroom with separate toilet, dedicated office space, separate laundry and excellent storage throughout. When winter rolls around, the freestanding wood burner keeps the home warm upstairs and down, while the wetback helps keep power bills in check, along with ceiling and wall insulation. Outside, the lifestyle infrastructure is already in place with a large enclosed implement shed, stock race and fully fenced paddocks along with two carports, a garden shed, woodshed, two concrete water tanks and septic system. Perfectly positioned just moments from town and close to the river reserve and cycleways, you'll have even more opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy everything the area has to offer. If you've been looking for a lifestyle property where the hard work has already been done, this is one you'll want to see for yourself!

Buyers $955,000+

There's something special and equally exciting about this stunning property. Set amongst beautifully established grounds on the very cusp of town, this superbly configured property offers space in spades and an incredibly versatile layout that opens the timber front door to all sorts of possibilities. At the heart of the home is a glorious, sun-filled open plan kitchen, dining and everyday living space where family life is front and centre. Bathed in sunlight, it opens out to a large deck overlooking the lush grounds and the above-ground pool - the perfect spot for summer barbecues while the kids make the most of long afternoons outdoors. When it's time to retreat, the gracious separate formal lounge provides a second living space, also opening onto a deck. What truly sets this home apart is its clever configuration with a guest suite seamlessly incorporated into the main home, complete with its own entrance, two bedrooms, bathroom and kitchenette. Whether it's independent space for extended family, a teenager's retreat, accommodation for guests, or the opportunity for supplementary income, adding genuine long-term value. The main residence has three double bedrooms, including a lovely master with walk-in wardrobe and doors opening onto the deck while a magnificent family bathroom with a luxurious bathtub and large tiled shower sits adjacent. Practicality hasn't been overlooked either. There's a large separate laundry, excellent heating with a freestanding wood burner and heat transfer system, gas hot water, insulation top and bottom, ceiling fans, and some double glazing. Outside, it just gets even better. A double garage with toilet and large workshop provides plenty of room for projects, storage or hobbies, while bonus extras - including a generator plug for peace of mind during power cuts - speak to the attention to detail that's gone into the property. There's an orchard, sheltered vegetable gardens with raised beds, and beautifully established plantings creating pockets of dappled shade and colour throughout the seasons. All this is set in an exceptional location - positioned along a country road just minutes from town amenities. Properties that offer so much are rare. Once you see it, you'll understand why.

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