10 De La Mare Drive, Cambridge, Waipa

Live the dream

Engulfed in sun and serenity, this solid brick home in the coveted Cowley Drive subdivision has a town and country ambience. It sits on a massive 2,225sqm (more or less) section with room for pets. A facelift four years ago gave the home a fresh look and kept it in top condition. Paintwork, carpet, window treatments and kitchen appliances were renewed at the time. The super-efficient 185sqm (more or less) layout has a sense of spaciousness, flow and functionality while providing a substantial two living areas, four bedrooms and two bathrooms highly suited to relaxed family living and easy entertaining. Indoor-outdoor flow is superb, with large stacker sliders opening the family domain to the covered patio, the lounge spilling onto an open patio and the master suite also stepping onto the covered patio. Alfrescos off the living areas capture afternoon sun, and all patios gaze over charming gardens. The tidy, well-appointed kitchen contains good workspace and a breakfast bar for meals on the go. Bedrooms are double size, served by a family bathroom and separate toilet. An en-suite and walk-in robe feature in the main bedroom. Generous storage, quality window treatments and a heat pump make the home look good and function efficiently. The carpeted internal access double garage hosts the laundry. There is ample on-site parking, a single carport and two garden sheds. Attractively bordered gardens add beauty, a selection of fruit and citrus trees, and veggie beds will keep a family nourished. The section backs onto farmland, has a quiet country vibe, and oodles of room for kids to play. Large sections characterise the Cowley Drive subdivision, which is located just beyond the greenbelt with walk and cycle ways. Lake Karapiro is an easy drive and Leamington Village is some 2.5km away. The area is zoned for Leamington School and Cambridge High. Families, retired farmers and lifestyles will love what this property has to offer.