Warm, functional and genuinely comfortable, 1 River Gardens Lane is a home that just works. Set on 5,017sqm within River Gardens, this 268sqm four-bedroom home has been thoughtfully designed around family living, with two living areas, a dedicated office, generous storage and views that make you want to stop and take it all in.

The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, where practicality meets the beauty of its surroundings. The kitchen has an incredible amount of storage, while the island itself has been kept clear as a generous working space. Two single ovens provide the functionality and accessibility of a double oven, while a concealed entry leads through to the scullery, complete with a full wall of open shelving, additional storage and space for a single fridge.

The living space has a scissor-truss ceiling that adds a sense of space, while large stacker doors frame the outlook towards Taupiri Mountain. The wood burner creates a warm and cosy focal point, while the brickwork used on the exterior has been brought inside too, adding warmth and creating a beautiful connection between the home and the landscape around it.

The four bedrooms are well proportioned, with plenty of wardrobe space throughout. The master suite is particularly spacious with a large walk-in wardrobe and its own private patio, perfect for a morning coffee. The ensuite is a standout in its own right with fully tiled walls, a spacious shower and beautifully considered finishes.

The family bathroom has a generous bath and plenty of room to move, finished with the same considered detailing found throughout the home. A separate WC sits alongside the bathroom, keeping family living practical.

Storage has been considered throughout, from the kitchen and scullery through to the hallway, where you'll find two storage cupboards and a linen cupboard at the end. The double internal-access garage has additional storage above, with the hot water cylinder tucked away, while the laundry includes tiled flooring, plenty of cabinetry and a tiled splashback.

Comfort has been covered too, with ducted heating and cooling throughout and a firefighting sprinkler system.

The 80sqm, three-bay shed is another great bonus, sitting alongside the home. With power, water and electric doors with increased stud height, it gives you plenty of options for vehicles, boats, bikes, hobbies, storage or simply having somewhere to put all the things that come with a lifestyle property.

Outside, the 5,017sqm section gives you the space that makes lifestyle living so appealing. There is room for the kids to run, kick a ball, add a pool, create a garden or simply enjoy having space around you.

And then there is the setting. Around five minutes from Ngāruawāhia and approximately 20 minutes from Hamilton, with easy access to the expressway, River Gardens gives you the best of both worlds. You're close enough to everything you need, but once you're home, it feels like you've stepped away from the everyday.

The Hakarimata Ranges and Taupiri Mountain surround the property, and the home has been positioned to make the most of them. But it's more than the views. It's the afternoon sun warming the bedrooms, the fire going on a cool evening, opening the doors and letting the outside in, or sitting with a coffee and simply taking a breath.

Cosy, considered, practical and beautifully connected to its surroundings, 1 River Gardens Lane is a home designed to be lived in, with the space, storage and lifestyle to make it work for the whole family.

Contact Hannah on 027 249 6836 or hannah@kingstongroup.nz to arrange a private viewing.