This 1.27Ha lifestyle property will appeal to buyers looking for a practical home in a rural location, yet still close to schools and amenities.The 1980s house has been extensively renovated and is well suited to a family lifestyle with 5 bedrooms, spacious open plan living, a new in-ground pool and a tennis court, all set in established grounds. Extra living space was added in the 1990s, so the house now has a separate lounge, formal & casual dining areas and a light & airy family room. The kitchen was updated 5 years ago with granite bench tops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and plenty of storage. All 5 bedrooms are double sized with three of the rooms located downstairs, along with the family bathroom. Upstairs there is a fourth bedroom with 2 double cupboards - useful for an office or hobby room. The adjacent master bedroom has built in window seating, his'n'hers walk-in wardrobes and an en-suite with a double shower & double vanity. A door from the master bedroom opens to a balcony with lovely north western views of the surrounding countryside. The attached 5 car garaging allows plenty of storage for vehicles, bikes & toys plus workshop space. Some of the garaging could be used for a gym, rumpus room, working from home or a teenage hangout. There are also plenty of outdoor entertaining areas with partially covered decking at the front & rear of the house plus a larger open deck area extending towards the pool. The balance of the land is in 3 paddocks for grazing several animals and there is a 2-bay haybarn for farm storage. The property is located only 8 mins drive from Rototuna and 15 mins from central Hamilton. Handy for access to Auckland via State Highway 1B. Cycling distance to Puketaha School, which goes to year 8 and in zone for the new Rototuna High School. This property will not be sold before the deadline date of 3rd December. An up