Live in this restored three bedroom character home on the premium side of Ngaruawahia, just perfect for a first home, an easy retirement or a rental that you can let out on day one. It's not often that you find a home with such a crisp contemporary makeover but then this is a very special house.

You'll be drawn to the elegance of a formal entrancewhich leads off to the hallway, living room or master bedroom all refreshed with light modern colours and retaining original feature woodwork. This is a solid home which will stand the test of time for years of family memories. A full renovation includes wiring, a new heat-pump, bathroom and plumbing, painting, a new coloursteel roof and insulation that ensures you will be moving in this Christmas to live and not to work. If you want an office, there is a study/nursery conveniently located off the master suite. The real highlight is an enormous kitchen with a full pantry, plenty of storage, a separate laundry and room for an easy chair if you need to take a break.

Living down a long driveway hides you from the road and gives you a private escape on this 966sqm back section which is a blank slate ready for you to make your mark. There's plenty of off-street parking and a fully fenced backyard for your kids to play safely. Easy care landscaping is already provided if you'd prefer just to cut the grass and maximise the space to kick a ball around.

Close to Waipa Primary School, Centennial Park and local shops makes it a neighbourhood of easy walking for amenities. Only a short drive or walk to the village of Ngaruawahia and close to SH1 makes this is a convenient base for your daily commute. Only 10 minutes to The Base, and 20 minutes to Hamilton's CBD will give you enough time to wind down on the way home but not so much you'll be worrying about your fuel costs.