There are not many homes that can boast a character filled three bedroom home on an established lifestyle block all within 10 minutes drive from the city boundary. It is super handy to all the amenities a family needs (schools, employment, facilities in the city) and access to Oakura Beach. \nThis much loved family home has been at the heart of rural lifestyle living for the current owners. It offers a private and peaceful haven, surrounded by a pleasant rural outlook with fenced paddocks for the pony, lambs, chickens, pets, along with a vegetable garden, established fruit trees and a mountain view, too. \nMuch of the hard-work has been done and it is now a comfortable home with plenty of character features. The three bedrooms offer plenty of options for family living and each bedroom has it's own access onto the deck and gardens. \nModern additions include a feature dining area and the master bedroom extension with its ensuite (with a spa bath) with French doors directly onto the garden. \n\nThe main family bathroom is character filled with an original pedestal sink and a clawfoot bath. A separate shower and toilet complete the bathroom. \nThe open plan kitchen and living area is spacious with a double aspect view allowing lots of light and indoor/outdoor flow through aluminium stacker doors. The dining area is a unique addition with views of the garden and will appeal to those who love to entertain. The large lounge area with wood burner adds a sense of comfort, style and cosiness to family living. \nFor the lifestyle dream to be complete, there is also a double garage plus a single garage and extra workshop space along with plenty of paved area for extra parking. \n518 Hurford Road offers the perfect combination of country lifestyle living, a lovely family home and access to everything within 10 minutes. In summary it offers everything, a family searching for the good life will want. \n\nBuyer enquiry over $520,000