This north-facing family sanctuary in prestigious River Oaks, engages with sweeping river and reserve views. The exclusive full brick tri-level home is architecturally designed to perfectly capture the picturesque vista. Maximising light, sun and space, this executive 640m (approx.) residence combines a five bedroom home and two bedroom apartment to offer exceptional family living. Formal and casual living areas, dining and family rooms, all flow outdoors to alfresco areas, manicured gardens and terraces. The sheer size of the home allows for entertaining on a grand scale. The owners have hosted some impressive parties, fundraisers and memorable family events in these majestic grounds, but having raised their family here, they are now downsizing. A gated residential estate, River Oaks is private and elite yet warmly welcoming. It is situated on the fringe of Braithwaite Park bordering the Waikato River. Residents enjoy easy access to the park and river walks. Within the estate is a tennis court, an excellent facility for exercising and socialising with neighbours. 10 River Oaks has an imposing presence in this exclusive enclave. It sits proudly on a sculptured 1950 sqm section. Everything about this property is impressive. From the generous foyer to the living areas, to the large bedrooms and wide hallways, there is an overwhelming feeling of space. This home and adjoining apartment, is designed to absorb a large family. The huge formal lounge connects with a generous family area featuring a centrally-positioned, well-equipped kitchen, dining area and casual lounge. Despite the size of these areas there is a feeling of cohesiveness. The views are stunning and draw you outdoors in the warmer months. This floor also contains a large double bedroom with ensuite bathroom, a spacious laundry and triple car garaging. Upstairs is the piece de resistance master bedroom with its luxurious ensuite, two walk-in robes, balcony and stunning river outlook. Two of the three family bedrooms on this level also feature river and reserve views. They're serviced by a well appointed bathroom. Downstairs is the ultimate retreat, a media room capable of accommodating a small theatre audience. A retreat often frequented by the movie buff owner, this room is set up in surround sound, and contains a bar and bathroom. Concrete walls and ceilings absorb much of the noise. This area is also the ideal venue for entertaining as it opens onto a wide patio and flat lawns. Many a fine occasion has been celebrated here. In fact, up to 70 guests have been entertained in style. A superb 'man cave' also features downstairs. The adjoining 180sqm apartment is accessed both internally from the family room as well as independently. It has its own internal access double garage. This delightful apartment is an ideal retirement home for elderly parents, who can while away many a pleasurable hour watching the river glide by. Its also perfect for older children wanting to live independently. The kitchen is fully equipped, the lounge large. Picture windows make you feel at one with the landscape. There are two spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms and a mezzanine lounge/library. Both dwellings have central vac systems, built-in ironing facilities, security systems, ceiling storage in the garages and gas feature fireplaces. They also have their own metered electricity. There is under-tile heating in the main home. Quiet, private and handy to major retailers like Westfield Chartwell and The Base in Te Rapa, this well located property is within 12 minutes drive from the CBD.