67 Buick Crescent, Awapuni, Palmerston North City, Manawatu

Hankering to give the kids a bit of that magical childhood you had? Sliding down the stairs, building forts in the garden, skipping stones at the river... board-games beside a big roaring fire on a blustery Sunday afternoon? Well, here's your chance - and you'll want to grab it fast with both hands!

Situated in a highly coveted location, Buick Cres is a magic place to raise a growing family, with a neighbourly community, river walks and local park activities at your fingertips. The kids can take the alleyway to Riverdale School (which is only a block away), and there's a private wonderland of mature trees and gardens for them to enjoy in your own backyard.

Racing inside for a snack will be easy with a free-flowing layout from the sunny back patio to the living and dining/kitchen areas (so you might need to put the home-baking on the top shelf of your walk-in pantry). The kitchen is large and totally up to the task of cooking up the family roast without cutting you off from the action. Those little pattering feet will also appreciate the new carpet that has been laid throughout.

Downtime is going to be really relaxed here too, with nooks and crannies to claim, a second lounge and upstairs bedrooms for everyone to spread out over. You can access the large garage workshop from inside, making evening tinkering on the go-cart nice and easy. You'll also find the toilet and shower are separate for practical family living, while the big blue tub in the bathroom is going to evoke some serious nostalgia at bath time - keep it as it is or spruce it up your own way, the home has stylish structure and it's going to respond well to any modernisation.

Well-maintained, the home has been much loved over the years and oozes a happy, warm atmosphere. Bring those nostalgic memories of a carefree childhood to life for you and your family. Your kids are going to love growing up here. Take a minute to absorb the magic then give me a call.