After 50 years in their family, it's time for my clients to part ways with the classic four-bedroom farmhouse they affectionately call "Birchdale". Secluded from the road, the home rests upon 3,340m2 of long-established gardens, which offered fabulous framework for everyday life across multiple generations. Stoutly built utilising durable native timbers, the original leadlights, traditional built-in window seat and striking panelling evoke countless happy memories, but the dwelling now requires the input of visionary renovators or builders to restore its former glory. Strong bones present a great foundation for future enhancement with two vast family spaces accustomed to hosting a mix of grand and casual gatherings, and the old-fashioned kitchen lined with wood fronted cabinets is quintessentially rustic. Two wood burners deliver comfort across central spaces and further climate considerations are addressed by the heat transfer system which circulates warmth to bedrooms, along with a hallway nitestore heater and insulation top and bottom. Comfortable accommodation is supplied by three double bedrooms, with the study equally useful as an additional bedroom. Two bathrooms support the household, and their mixture of shower and bath configurations caters to young and old. Further convenience is granted by abundant storage and a well-sized laundry with a pair of single garages supplementing the large carport. Although just five minutes from the fringes of Palmerston North and a new Countdown supermarket, the lack of immediate neighbours lends considerable peace and privacy. Small livestock can be overseen within the L-shaped paddock and new septic drip lines accompany two large water tanks catering to rural requirements. This rare opportunity embodies a remarkable first step onto the lifestyle property ladder, an immediate settlement is avaliable - call me today.