A picturesque driveway lined with established native trees delivers you to the front door of this fantastic five-bedroom family home in Ashburton.

This hidden gem has a solid exterior of honed brick with cedar fascia and gables that are well-suited to the surrounding environment.

Thoughtfully laid out to capitalise on natural light and scenery, the home is also extremely functional.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces make it easy to relax and spend time with family or guests. Sliding glass doors bring light indoors and provide a direct link to the generous kwila deck that overlooks the tennis court and native trees.

Walking up the hallway it’s striking how quiet this house is. Silencer insulation and solid-core doors ensure peace and quiet for this active family.

The laundry with drying room serves farm life. Tiling in the designer bathroom and ensuite is beautifully in keeping with the decor. The master bedroom provides the master stroke of this relaxed rural abode. A sliding door opens the space onto kwila decking and a spa pool.