10 Kidman Reid Drive Murray Downs, NSW

Living in a quintessentially Australian home on an acre only 130 metres from Australia's greatest river is a dream many hold, but very few experience. Well, throw in a high-quality golf course within 500 metres, a massive workshop and a fully planted (albeit immature) and irrigated garden and you have the full package.

As unrealistic as it might sound, this is exactly what is on offer at 10 Kidman Reid Drive at Murray Downs. The beautiful 2 year old, off-white weatherboard home includes the charm and authenticity of double-hung windows, wide verandahs on all sides and a very thoughtfully wire-screened alfresco of great proportions; and you can see the picture forming in your mind.

But of course, you would be hoping for more than a nod to modern conveniences of today's era and this is where these homeowners have really excelled. The kitchen is first class with a 900mm Smeg stove with a gas cooktop and electric oven, beautiful stone benchtops, a brilliant double butlers underbench sink and a very large walk-in pantry.

The floorplan is all about symmetry with the four spacious bedrooms right across the front of the home together with an equally large study that could easily be a fifth bedroom. There is a separate lounge room that is discretely positioned for privacy and this could readily become a theatre room or even a sixth bedroom.

The wide entry area flows seamlessly past the bedroom wing to the central hub of the home with a spacious east facing kitchen/meals/family room which in turn enters the alfresco via three sets of double doors. This epitomises the whole concept of this family home; indoor-outdoor living.

The master suite includes a very roomy bedroom and a fully shelved dressing room which connects through to a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom with double basins in a stone-topped vanity unit and a large walk-in shower. The understated styling in this master suite is both relaxing and rewarding whilst reflecting the latest in decorating style.

The spacious family bathroom is striking with tessellated floor tiling, a black stone vanity bench, subway tiling and a gorgeous free-standing bath. The strong black & white colour theme is beautifully delivered with impact, style and balance.

The stylish home is tucked away discretely down a private laneway and once found it opens up to a wide garden setting (all planted up and just needing time to blossom into a virtual oasis) with the most practical and tasteful workshop - a whopping 9 metres by 15 metres, all colour coordinated with the dwelling - every guy's dream shed!

Life at Murray Downs is all that you might seek, tucked into the Murray River environment within a stone's throw of the river and few minutes walk to the region's premier golf course, all only a few minutes drive from the regional city of Swan Hill.

You've worked hard for your success, so reward yourself and your family - this is living!