Unassuming from the front this character cottage just keeps going and going. Ideally set up with 3 bedrooms plus a study (or parents retreat) upstairs with an almost fully self -contained unit downstairs that is only missing a kitchen. Downstairs has its own separate entrance, garden areas and even space for a second driveway STCA. Perfect for visitors that want to stay for while or kids that never go away, downstairs is complete with large living area, bathroom, bedroom and separate entrance. Upstairs is a spacious character home with living areas facing north leading onto a north facing deck with views, gas ducted heating, ducted evaporative cooling, spacious kitchen with garden vistas and everything a busy family needs. The block is the properties best asset with only a very gentle slope, almost 2000m2 of full northern exposure and magnificent specimen trees as well as various fruit trees for those that want to be self- sufficient. The soil will grow anything, so if you want to expand your self -sufficiency from just fruit to veggies as well, then you have volcanic soil, sun and everything your plants will need. Rounding off the property is an oversized garage with room for 2 cars and a workshop room built in, concrete and power. The property is full fenced for animals and kids and is walking distance to the high school and the main street for most people. A genuine family property that has everyone's needs catered for at a very reasonable price. don't delay, inspect today!