Set just off the main road in Whitikahu, this 1970s home offers relaxed rural living with the comfort of a community feel. One of two duplex homes, it’s connected through the carport and laundry and positioned at the rear, giving you privacy and a peaceful, leafy back yard. Inside, the first thing you notice is the sense of space. The exposed timber beams and the raked ceilings lift the room and fill it with air and light, while the woodburner anchors the living area with that cosy, country warmth we all love through winter. There are two double bedrooms and a bathroom with separate toilet. At the heart of the home is the open plan kitchen – with generous bench space and storage to make everyday living effortless. It opens to the dining and lounge with ranch sliders heading out to the covered deck that’s ideal for morning coffees and summer BBQs. Outdoors, the flat, easy-care section is surprisingly generous and surrounded by mature trees that bring in the birdsong. Raised garden beds offer the perfect start for those dreaming of home-grown veggies, and the separate garage plus extra parking mean there’s ample room for vehicles, tools and toys. You’re in that perfect balance: peaceful rural surroundings while still within an easy commute to Hamilton and nearby townships for work, school and shopping. If you’re looking for a home that offers a rural lifestyle move without the upkeep of a large block, 1997B Orini Road is absolutely worth viewing. LIM Report available.