If you are looking for both character and modern living in a peaceful village community environment, then hurry to view this beautiful Karapiro home located in an up-market cul de sac of quality houses, a short walk to the Karapiro lakeside reserve for swimming, kayaking, yachting, powerboating and waterskiing, as well as fishing below the dam. An easy seven minutes' drive to Cambridge town centre shops, services, cafes, medical, sporting and recreational facilities. Zoned for Karapiro School, Cambridge Middle School and Cambridge High School, with the school bus stop just 200 metres away. Built in 2017, this charming replica villa, well positioned on a sunny 742 sq m section, provides all the character and style of a traditional 1920s homestead along with the minimal maintenance and modern essentials of a newly built home, including a gas fire, full insulation, double glazing and broadband wi-fi. A lovely light and bright home, floor area of 203 sq m (including garage), featuring spacious open-plan living, accentuated by 2.7m high-stud ceilings. A well-designed central kitchen/dining/family area opens to a second living room, perhaps to be used as a media room or large office. There are three double bedrooms, the main including a walk-in wardrobe, en-suite and outdoors access. The family bathroom is extra-large, with a bath, separate shower and toilet, and there is plenty of storage space, including a walk-in linen cupboard. A walk-through laundry opens to a fully fenced rear garden, including two rainwater tanks (in addition to the town water supply) and four bountiful raised vegie planters. Verandahs provide shade in the summer and sun in the winter. An oversize double internal-access garage with workbench allows plenty of room for vehicles and sports gear. Don't delay, call Tony now! Open homes every Saturday and Sunday. LIM available. Auction Tuesday 7 May 2024, 12:00 p.m. NZSIR Cambridge (unless sold prior).