2 Hillcrest Road, Ashhurst, Palmerston North City, Manawatu

Welcome to an opportunity not to be missed. Lifestyle properties so close to the city are hard to find and here is one set to impress. Constructed in an era when homes were built to last, with beautiful native timbers and four decently sized bedrooms, it provides a wonderful base for a great family environment.

Nature reigns supreme here. Native plantings bring an abundance of birds so you can enjoy theTui, Miromiro, Kereru and the resident Morepork from your covered front decking. The property spreads over 3 or so acres, so the kids will have fun exploring the great outdoors as well. With three well fenced paddocks and water (supplied by one of three rainwater tanks supplying the house) there are also a lot of options here for the hobby farmer.

Inside, the home has undergone extensive renovations, having been re-wired, re-piled, re-plumbed and re-roofed, with a new entertainer's kitchen installed to boot. Three of the four bedrooms have wardrobes, and the primary bedroom has direct bathroom access. It is a comfortable home, well heated (with an efficient wood burner) and ceiling fans in most rooms. It also has grid connected solar power plus a hot water cylinder diverter and Envoy-S metered communications gateway for consumption monitoring - so the power bills will no longer surprise.

A good-sized garage with a workshop attached for the handy person and an additional machinery shed add to the property's functionality.

Situated an easy 12-minute commute from Palmerston North CBD but close to an abundance of nature walks - including the Ashhurst Domain, the Gorge track and river walks - enjoy a real haven from the busy world. You can even start the day with a leisurely stroll out your driveway into Ashhurst for your morning walk and coffee. With views of the Ruahine Peaks, (which are a delight when covered in snow), the property is in an idyllic picturesque location offering you the natural lifestyle you have always wanted. Viewing by appointment