Tucked along a little-travelled country road, this rural hideaway offers the peace and space so many are searching for, yet so few find. Set on 1.95 hectares (4.81 acres) STS, it's where life moves at a slower pace, the days are quiet and unhurried, and the traffic amounts to an occasionally passing farmer with a friendly wave. Grow your own vegetables, keep a few chickens, graze some stock for the freezer, collect your own rainwater into the 25,000-litre tank and embrace a more sustainable way of life. Nestled in the foothills of the Ruahine Ranges, adventure is right at your doorstep, with tramping and hunting opportunities close by. The charming two-bedroom cottage fits the rural setting perfectly, with an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that spills out onto a sunny deck boasting the most magical views. Both bedrooms are double in size with wardrobe storage, while the bathroom has a shower, bath, vanity and separate toilet along with a separate laundry. A freestanding Kent wood burner, insulated ceilings and underfloor ensure you'll be cosy come winter. Outside, the property is well set up for lifestyle living with a single garage, carport, studio/hobby room, large hay barn, woodshed and a fully fenced paddock for the kids pony with flat to gently sloping contour. Despite the sense of seclusion, it's located just eight minutes drive from Sherwood Primary School, 18 minutes from Ongaonga and Takapau, and within half an hour of Waipukurau and Waipawa townships. This is a truly idyllic lifestyle living - peaceful, private and the best bit - affordable!