Imagine a cold winters night in August, the Westerly wind is blowing and rattling the windows as the rain taps the glass and the trees bend back and forward, you can see then when the lightening lights up the sky. It's so nice to sit curled up on your comfortable couch in the living room, a cup of hot chocolate in your hand with a wonderfully soggy marshmallow in the top, and you safe and sound in your warm, cozy cottage at the top of Castle Hill with the kids or grandkids snuggling in tight as you read then their favorite story. Now come with me into the future a couple months, its boxing day. The family is over for lunch and the kids are outside on the slip and slide they got for Christmas, the boxing day test match is on the TV, NZ is playing Aus for the first time in 32 years on Boxing Day. The girls are in the huge kitchen taking in the views of that gorgeous garden that has taken years of love and attention to create, while chatting up a storm. The guys are outside in the generous sized patio telling stories that don't matter while enjoying a cold one. They're surrounded by that garden that catches the sea breeze as it gently blows across the suburb. Later in the afternoon we take a stroll around the lake, still full as a goog from lunch, everyone laughing and having fun as the kids chase the birds and look at the ducks and turtles. When we get back home there is the lingering smell of the BBQ, the gentle sound of the sea breeze rustling through the garden and it is so nice to be able to just relax. How good is it to have a home that we can entertain in, but that is so cosy and relaxing? How good is it to live in Castle Hill where we're a couple kms from all those North Lakes shops, only 1 km to pre, primary and high schools, soccer, athletics, rugby, scouts and cadets are all within walking distance of the house. Catch the bus almost right outside your home to the train station less than 2kms away, in the afternoon walk around the lake and enjoy the bird life, but always coming home to that cozy cottage you now call home, in Castle Hill. As someone once said…"Ahh the serenity!" Some of the practical things you need to know about: • Fully fenced 760sqm block with a wide gate for access to the back yard where a boat or van can be parked under the single carport • 3 bedrooms, all with generous built in wardrobes • The master has an ensuite with double wardrobes for extra space • A large kitchen with an almost new dish washer, that merges into the family room, that leads out through double doors to the large undercover patio that's ideal for entertaining • Separate living, dining and office • Ceiling fans throughout • Split system air conditioner in the main bed and living spaces • 1.5kw solar power • 3000ltr tank • Double lock up garage • The interior was completely repainted in May,the roof was painted a couple years ago • Ducted vacuum • Security system • A beautiful mature garden with several fruit trees and garden sheds • Plantation shutters have been ordered and paid for from Kresta for the 2 bathrooms, the toilet and the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. • Close to schools, shops, sporting facilities and public transport • Quite street surrounded by quality neighbours and homes This house is going to sell. Don't wait till next weekend because a quality home like this won't be on the market long.