Set just five minutes' drive from the beach, and backing onto lush rainforest reserve, this sensationally located home is three minutes' drive from Hastings Public School and local shopping, and just six minutes' drive from the retail, cultural and dining precinct of Port Macquarie's CBD. Sitting on a generous 754sqm parcel, it delivers a fresh take on a classic footprint with its easy living design delivering an open plan living and dining zone, complemented by a large family room with raked ceilings and serene rainforest outlook. Creating a verdant backdrop to the rear outdoor deck, the reserve at rear cocoons and creates a sense of tranquility. The kitchen borrows its palette from nature, creating a central hub with stylish appeal and practical function. Incorporating a dishwasher, electric benchtop cooking, wall oven and pantry storage, its window frames an outlook across the alfresco entertaining area to the reserve beyond. Wrapped by decking at the rear, there is no shortage of outdoor recreational space for your family's enjoyment. Polished timber floors enhance the charm of a floor plan with an accommodation wing, creating a haven for slumber where three bedrooms enjoy great natural light, ceiling fans for comfort, and serviced by a master bathroom with a separate toilet. The laundry, with ensuite shower and a second toilet to cater to busy morning routines or guests, also provides internal access to the auto garage. A parking pad for caravan, boat, or trailer is value adding. Reverse cycle air conditioning and an ambient slow combustion wood fire provide year-round comfort, while a solar hot water system provides budget efficiencies. Full of personality, this Hastings home is a secluded haven with undeniable lifestyle appeal with stylish inclusions for modern-day living. - Charming home, full of character and serving up a spacious floor plan - Generous block extends into reserve for a delightful outlook - Refreshed kitchen with modern wall oven and dishwasher - Window framed family room invites the outdoors in - Slow combustion fire, split system air-conditioning and ceiling fans - French doors, raked ceilings and timber floorboards all add character