Escape the rat-race and experience the essence of a lifestyle block without being tied to it! This is a rare situation positioned to enjoy a private rural aspect within a desirable up-market subdivision. 5199 square metres (approx 1 ¼ acres) of beautiful natural setting includes a wetland area (complete with wildlife) whilst the Kaikorai Estuary and Saddle Hill provide a serene background. The house was built about 3 years ago. It has undergone significant improvements since then to encapsulate the best of stylish, uncomplicated living. The spacious combined kitchen / dining area will easily accommodate the needs of a family or is ideal for the gourmet entertainer. Crisp white joinery is offset by a dark polished bench top and up-to-date stainless steel appliances. Double cavity sliding doors provide flexibility and take you through to a separate lounge which is heated by a Metro freestanding woodburner. Bi-folding windows from the kitchen and sliding doors from the dining area open up to paved outdoor areas so living can flow easily outside. There are 4 bedrooms - 3 double bedrooms have spacious built-in wardrobes. The master bedroom has a walk-through dressing room and an ensuite with a shower, toilet and vanity unit. The main bathroom has vanity unit, a shower over a bath and a toilet. Both bathrooms have a heated towel rail, a heated mirror and a fan wall heater. The big laundry has one complete wall of storage cupboards. A sink bench unit on the opposite side has more cupboards underneath. External access from here takes you outside to the service areas and directly across to the garage. The large separate double garage has an auto opening door and good space for a workbench and/or storage. There are more features . . . double glazing, a heat transfer system from lounge to 3 bedrooms, Moisture Master system, monitored security alarm system (house and garage), phone and tv wiring into main rooms, wired-in smoke alarms, and continuous gas hot water heating. The property has a good degree of landscaping which includes shelter planting, vege plots, espaliered berry bushes, olive trees, fencing and gates which makes the site fully enclosed, water and shelter for sheep and a garden shed. Only 10 minutes drive to the city and handy to bus stops, Green Island or Mosgiel shopping centres and the south coast beaches; this is an excellent property if you are looking for a pure, concentrated lifestyle. This Property is on the market at By Negotiation Over $590,000 Viewing is by appointment please.