97 Butcher Road, Matangi, Waikato, 3284, New Zealand

•1.3ha lifestyle property

•Part renovated 4-5 bedroom home; 3 bathrooms

•Open plan, media, rec rooms

•Solar heated pool and tennis court

•Paddocks; quality school zones

Peaceful and private, and offering a privileged lifestyle handy to Hamilton and Cambridge, this 1.3ha property has it all, including a recently part renovated brick and cedar home and a resort-like environment with rec rooms, a solar heated pool, tennis court and inviting alfresco niches outdoors. A modern bespoke kitchen, with a fabulous butler’s pantry, takes centre stage in the open plan. Designed and installed by Mastercraft Kitchens, the kitchen is styled in a striking monochrome colour palette, has high-quality Smeg appliances, a Dekton bench/island, breakfast bar, soft-close drawers, and an induction hob with an in-built extraction fan. A sink, stainless benchtops and integrated drawers make the butler’s pantry has first-class work and storage area. Created for utmost family enjoyment and consummate entertaining, the home boasts integrated indoor-outdoor living, a media room, a full rumpus/sports area, and an additional room ideal for gaming, a large office or a teenage hang-out. The rec room sits on a slate floor, has a mezzanine storage level bar and access to the pool that promises an extended swim season. Come winter, the living flame gas fire turns the family domain into a cosy space. The layout is carefully configured for family and guests. A luxurious master suite, two bedrooms and family bathroom occupy the first floor. Downstairs contains a well-appointed guest bedroom, a large home office or fifth bedroom, a bathroom and separate powder room. The laundry is country size and the garage is an internal access double. An eclectic array of mature trees, shrubs and flowers grace the grounds, and the paddocks are neatly sectioned off. The location, and excellent and coveted schooling, on bus services, make the area extremely popular with families.