I am an artist living in a small maisonette close to the river Isar and 5km to the city center of Munich.
There is a bus directly from my appartment to Marienplatz.
In the vicinity is the famous zoo, from the balcony you can hear the animals.
At the Flaucher during the summer months everyday is like a festival, when people grill, play guitar and are swimming or canoeing in the river.
Of course there are plenty beergardens, cultural activities in the city, a supermarket just next door and a few restaurants.
Best for balancing nature and citylife.