Pretty as a picture and exuding character, this solid Rimu home neatly framed by gracious gardens and magnificent specimen trees, is used to capturing admiring glances. One of Te Kauwhata's original homesteads built in the early 1900s, the home has been beautifully renovated and lovingly modernised. Taking pride of place on an old-fashioned almost half acre site, the home is at once both elegant and warmly inviting. Three bedrooms - including a large master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and modern ensuite - together with a modern kitchen and family dining area, a large separate lounge with wood burner, a period bathroom, a separate laundry, ensure this home is as practical as it is appealing. A two-car garage and extra shed provide additional storage and guarantee there's room for golf clubs and gardening gear. Wide wrap around verandas are the perfect place to relax and enjoy the charming gardens that provide peace, privacy and a fabulous backdrop for parties. Amenities are walking distance away in Te Kauwhata village. This residential property is also commercially zoned. For those interested in commuting, Te Kauwhata is approximately 35 minutes from Hamilton, 20 minutes from Bombay and under an hour from Auckland. It is time for this much loved property to begin another chapter with new owners who will cherish it.