Space and substance

If you’re looking for large family living space in Hamilton’s west side, Lodge sales consultant Manu Nahna reckons you can’t go wrong with this property. The modern brick home is tucked away down a private lane in a quality housing enclave. ‘‘You’re close to shops and schools, and minutes from town,’’ says Manu. The area is zoned for Aberdeen Primary School and ideal for families seeking lifestyle convenience. ‘‘Rugby, hockey and cricket grounds are handy, and you’re more or less en route to Raglan.’’ Five bedrooms, two living zones, an office and triple-car garaging give the home substance. The street frontage portrays a very tidy image, enhanced by a large concrete forecourt for parking and kids’ ball games. A sheltered portico entrance, with a big cedar door, invites you into the tiled formal entrance. Light-filled living combines a lounge area, dining and wellappointed kitchen, which form the hub of the home and encourage entertaining. The kitchen impresses with its sixburner gas hob, wall ovens, walk-in pantry and dine-at breakfast bar. Bi-folds off the meals area and casual lounge open to the alfresco to create a very fluid indoor-outdoor environment with generous expanses of decking. And with the backyard safely fenced, children and pets can roam freely. Bathrooms are tiled, pristine spaces superbly appointed to cope with the morning rush. The master bedroom has the full complement of ensuite and walkin robe and the office is a separate room located off the hallway. Quality chattels feature throughout and include a spa bath, central vac, SmartVent, lounge ceiling fan, a living flame gas fire and other highlights. ‘‘It’s a very appealing home,’’ says Manu, ‘‘and very well located for city or hospital workers.’’ Plenty of parks and green spaces enhance the area, as do Till’s Lookout and Taitua Arboretum for nature rambles. Dinsdale shops and Frankton commerce are moments away.