For exclusive access to River Realty VIP properties join http://bit.ly/RiverVIPs today, or SMS 'RiverVIPS' to 0428 166 755 Enjoy the fresh air and farmland views of this centrally-located family home, which offers a taste of the country just two minutes from town. Built in a relatively new estate on the edge of Gillieston Heights, the property enjoys the benefits of semi-rural surrounds while being within easy reach of the amenities and attractions of Maitland's bustling city centre. The property was constructed in 2014 by Dixon Homes and has been immaculately maintained, giving you that new home feeling without the wait. Located near the end of a quiet street with only one side and no rear neighbours, the home offers a tranquil retreat where you can sit and enjoy the farmland views from the rear covered alfresco area. Lap and cap timber boundary fencing adds to the rural ambience, while also creating a private and secure back yard for children and pets to enjoy. The alfresco area can be accessed by double sliding glass doors in both the master suite and open plan living area, ensuring greater connectivity for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The living area also has another three-panel glass sliding door that provides access to the side yard while also ensuring the heart of the home is filled with natural light. A casual meals area can also be created in this open plan space, while an extended breakfast bar on one side of the galley kitchen provides an additional relaxed dining option. Classic crisp white cabinetry, splashback tiles and stone benchtops give the kitchen a clean and contemporary look that won't go out of style, while stainless steel appliances including an integrated wall oven and separate gas cooktop ensure the kitchen is well-suited to family life. Overhead and underbench cabinetry, as well as a built-in pantry, provide plenty of storage space, with a large walk-in linen cupboard next to the kitchen that could also double as a butler's pantry if required. A cavity sliding door at one end of the kitchen leads into a spacious tiled laundry, which has an external door opening to the side yard behind the rear roller door of the drive-through garage, and another sliding door that provides internal access to the attached double garage. A second living area at the front of the home adds to its family-friendly layout, with the tiled room ideal as a home theatre or children's lounge room, with two of the bedrooms located adjacent. The third bedroom and the master suite are both accessible via the rear open plan living area, with all four bedrooms well-appointed with combination ceiling fans and lights as well as built-in wardrobes, with a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite in the main. The main bathroom has been beautifully styled with tiles to the wet areas, a separate bath and an enclosed shower with a detachable shower head, while the toilet is located next to the bathroom for added practicality. Ideal for families, this home is located within walking distance of the nearby Gillieston Heights Public School, and a short drive from neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities. The region's major recreational and sporting hub is less than five minutes down the road, with Maitland Park home to a variety of sports fields and facilities including both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hockey, cricket, touch football and soccer fields, as well as croquet lawns and a lawn bowling club. A few minutes further drive will bring you to the heart of Maitland's central business district, which offers a range of professional services, supermarkets, shopping centres and independent retailers. The riverside Levee precinct offers a mixed vehicle and pedestrian zone filled with interesting shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants, with the area known as a hotspot for dining options. The Gillieston Heights property is also well positioned to access the region's major transport links, with the New England Highway and Hunter Expressway offering quick and convenient access to Newcastle, the vineyards and Upper Hunter regions. SMS 53North to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.