ALL THE PERKS OF CITY & COUNTRY Craving rural tranquillity and the kind of spaciousness you only seem to find in the country, yet love convenient city life? Here's the perfect family solution. On a sprawling 3217m² lifestyle section, this huge (354m²), 4 bedroom home in a prestigious rural address is handy to everything. With views of rolling hills and the city skyline in the distance, it's 10 minutes to Manukau & Botany town centre, motorways and great facilities. The property is also zoned for the high decile Mission Heights Primary & Junior College with Ormiston Senior College in Flat Bush scheduled for completion in 2011. Constructed of plaster over brick, the 5 year old home has expansive living areas with high ceilings and a gas fire. Large open-plan dining/entertaining spills outdoors to landscaped gardens, a sheltered bbq area and sweeping lawns where children can play safely. An impressive kitchen makes food preparation easy with a huge island, granite benchtops and a walk-in pantry. Parents - indulge in a sumptuous master suite, away from the children and guest rooms. It features a relaxing spa bath and double shower heads plus walk-in wardrobes. Both bathrooms have underfloor heating and all bedrooms are large plus there's an office and workshop off the double internal garage. Quit the bustle and traffic jams. Head for the country where you can spread out and enjoy the best of life.