This premier rural lifestyle address offers the best of both worlds. It's private, with space from neighbours, yet still close to everything. Schools, beaches, Bunnings, major shopping centre, university, hospital and regional ariport are all within 10 minutes drive from home. It's a rare opportunity that's perfect for anyone with an active lifestyle. The property is offered to the market for the very first time, originally constructed 37 years ago by the current owners. But it's no secret why properties like this rarely change hands. Private from the street, the home occupies an ideal North facing aspect that captures plenty of sun all year round. Surrounded by established gardens, these add privacy from neighbours and a peaceful green backdrop visible from every room in the house. One of the homes greatest assets is it's design. Timeless architecture complimented by quality renovations over time, the result is a classic and very practical family home with a contemporary feel, and offers 3 bedrooms, all well spaced apart, the master is complete with modern ensuite and private deck overlooking the backyard. The block gently slopes across the house site itself and this has been incorporated into it's design. The floor height of each living space is at a height relative the slope of the land, each living space is stepped from the next to follow the contour of the land. This interesting design element that helps define each space from the next. The formal living and dining share a level with the front entry. This level features an impressive all brick open fire place which continues up almost two storeys to meet the raked ceiling at it's highest point above the living area. Just a few steps lower the kitchen is positioned at the centre of the home. It shares an open plan space for informal dining and lounge and flows out to a large North facing outdoor entertaining deck that's covered for all weather use, and enjoys a great view over the property's park like grounds. Last but not least, a loft above the formal dining area is a great utility space for a study or overflow accommodation, it also provides the access to another living space above the garage. It's well separated, air-conditioned and is perfect for a teenagers retreat or a 2nd Tv room without interfering with other living areas. Buyers with a caravan or large boat will be impressed with the the property's purpose built undercover storage bay, designed to accept a 20ft long caravan and offers a generous 3.1m in height clearance. For regular cars and storage, the home also boasts a double garage attached to the house and a separate freestanding 1.5 car shed, complete with concrete drive access and an auto opening garage door. This versatile property will appeal to wide range of home buyers, it's perfect for families, it's an ideal place to wind down from a busy work environment and is easy maintain for it's size. Empty nesters relocating form metro areas, farmers downsizing of larger acreage. Land size: 6380m2 (approx) - Rates: $2,594pa (approx)