If you do not know Huntly well, here's one of its best kept secrets; Lake Hakanoa. Set on a quiet cul de sac a few minutes from the town centre, this immaculate four bedroom home has the kind of outlook rare in the Waikato; expansive water views. Orientated on its site so as best to capitalise on the stunning 180 degree view stretching from one side of the lake to the other and beyond to farmland and undulating hills. Excellent landscaping has created unique terraces and patios across the sloping site, just perfect for outdoor entertaining and always with the lake as backdrop. Indoors a formal lounge and family room both enjoy cosy wood burning fireplaces, with the family space opening onto a wide veranda. This veranda, complete with climbing wisteria and roses, is used as an outdoor room and definitely provides the best seat in the house. A compact kitchen has been modernised with deluxe granite bench-tops and flows seamlessly to the separate dining room next door. The four bedrooms all have excellent storage and two enjoy the peaceful lake vista. Downstairs leads to the internal access double garaging, plus plenty more storage including a great wine cellar. A unique surprise is the rumpus room complete with pool table, which would make a great kid's retreat or man cave. This home has been well loved for over thirty years, it has been lovingly updated inside and out, and the immaculate nature of the gardens and indoor spaces is testament to this. With nine foot stud, cedar colonial windows and feature stone work, the house has a classic and elegant appeal. Throw into the mix the easy commute times to Auckland (one hour to the city) and Hamilton (twenty minutes to The Base), plus the facilities of Huntly within walking distance and you have the makings of an easy care lifestyle where you can quite literally sit back and enjoy the view.