36 Lowe road, Rukuhia, New Zealand

A welcoming retreat with a relaxing country flavour, this 3074sqm property on the edge of the city appeals to those desiring a greener lifestyle without sacrificing their ties to urban life. The land is well planted in eco-sourced native trees and fruit trees, and the home is a modern, cavity clad build designed with comfort in mind. Functionality and flow make it very liveable. The easy single level 242sqm layout packs in two living areas, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an ensuite. Indoor-outdoor flow is par for the course, and the open plan domain and kitchen are strategically positioned for entertaining, inside and out. An e-zone office nook is tucked off this area. Well-equipped bathrooms sit on tiled floors and the double garage is internally accessed. The home is alarmed, has a 25,000-litre concrete water tank and year-round comfort generated by Mitsubishi invertor technology and a Daiken ducted heating and cooling system. There is good parking at the front and a large sunny courtyard at the rear overlooking the landscaped gardens. St Peter's School, Hillcrest education, Tamahere village, Hamilton Airport, suburban amenities and state highways are all handy. Kids can catch the bus to sought after Tamahere Model Country School.