Architect designed to blend in with the natural environment this brick and colour bond family home is set on a 2428sqm private block and backs onto Blackbutt reserve. The property has been designed to offer separate areas so the family can have their own private spaces. Just off the formal entry is a large lounge room with a fireplace and floor to ceiling windows that make it feel like you are living amongst the trees. There is also a formal dining room and a modern kitchen with an alfresco dining area for casual meals. Separating the formal living areas and the bedrooms is a large north facing sunny courtyard and both are linked by a rumpus room that opens onto the courtyard on one side and on the other is a screened entertaining area. The bedrooms have built-ins and the master bedroom has an ensuite. Other features include a private study/home office or 5th bedroom with a separate entry, loads of storage, ducted air conditioning, ducted vacuum, double garage with remote access, under house storage/tool room and an in ground pool. The property offers ample parking for a boat, caravan or extra vehicles and is a short walk to the John Hunter Hospital and has easy access to bushland walking tracks. If your wish list includes living close to the city with a bushland feel this property is a must. Prompt inspections recommended as properties of this calibre rarely come up for sale.