Nestled within the idyllic rural settlement of Tikokino, this charming property offers the perfect opportunity to embrace true village living. Set on 3237m2 (0.8 of an acre) you will find yourself immersed in a picturesque setting with all the space you've been yearning for to live a more sustainable, semi-self-sufficient way of life. The country style gardens provide in abundance for the kitchen table with well-tended vegetable beds, bountiful fruit trees, berries and vines along with a great assortment of sheds, including a fantastic workshop with own toilet, potting shed, tunnel house and a fully lined powered cabin that would double as a fantastic artist's studio. Entering through the sunshine yellow stable door of the charming farmhouse style home will bring happiness to your day. The rustic charm creates a cosy and welcoming atmosphere while modern appointments offer everyday comfort. Enjoy open plan living with heat pump and wood fire, three double bedrooms, and a combined bathroom/laundry where you can enjoy long leisurely soaks in the claw foot bath with a private view of the garden. Drinking water is via a well into a holding tank with rainwater collected for the garden. It's just a short stroll to the local primary school, community hall with tennis courts and playcentre while the popular country tavern is just around the corner. Conveniently located, just a 16-minute drive to Waipawa and a scenic 40-minute drive to Hastings. Have the best of both worlds with the tranquillity of rural village living and the accessibility of nearby townships. Your idyllic village retreat awaits!