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Swimming pool, four bedrooms, 6.38 hectares in seven paddocks, solar heating this property has everything a family could desire for (almost) rural self-sufficiency. Set well back from SH1 and approached along a tree-lined drive, the property is only five minutes from Marton and Bulls, 16 minutes from Feilding and less than half an hour from Palmerston North. The beautifully presented 1950s weatherboard home has had a complete makeover in the last two years. This has turned the interior into a modern family home with two living areas and a conservatory. A separate bedroom wing for teens or guests includes a well-appointed full bathroom and three double bedrooms. The master bedroom and living areas have double gazed windows, ensuring rural and road sounds do not disturb sleep. The ensuite bathroom unusually has separate toilet and shower and there’s plenty of storage. One living area can be used as a media room or a formal lounge while the open plan living area extends from the bright modern kitchen, through the dining area and family room to include a new conservatory, added to blend seamlessly with the exterior of the house. The fridge/freezer with icemaker is part of the kitchen chattels, very welcome in the recent heatwave. A continuous stainless steel bench and sink, a pantry and breakfast bar make this a very workable kitchen. Also popular with all ages is the large in-ground concrete swimming pool, fenced from the cabana and outdoor kitchen which, along with the cane outdoor lounge suite is offered as an optional extra for outdoor entertaining. Outside amenities include a number of new and historic buildings. A new three bale pole shed, and double garage complement a recently reroofed and lined spacious ‘man cave’ to melt the heart of any keen handyman or mechanic. Two quaint original meat rooms are a feature of the back yard, while hens, dogs and a pair of cockatoos each have their own spaces. Rangitikei soil makes for lush grass for cattle, sheep and/or horses. The vendors planted fruit trees within the garden, but also discovered heritage fruit trees and exotics among the copse which provides shade for stock in the house paddock. Firewood to feed the woodburner can be sourced on the property and 20 solar heating panels on the new long-run steel roof make for miniscule power bills. A 30,000 litre water tank serves the house and a separate 5000 litre tank feeds the paddock troughs. This property is virtually self-sufficient, and presented in tip-top condition. A choice of schools at all levels is within 5km and college or tertiary students can also bus to Palmerston North. Bayleys rural agent Geoff White is marketing a very desirable lifestyle on this property. Phone him on 06 323 0333, or 027 274 1478 if you would like to view an attractive home with land and a possible B and B business, or have a family with growing children who need their own spaces and pool.