Originally from Sydney, this couple fell in love on sight with the block their magnificent residence, the wife, a real estate agent herself in Sydney, had some very specific requirements and this block met them all ....
The queen of entertaining large groups of 60 people and sometimes more, a colossal deck and big open living with amazing views were number one on her list. A big block with room to build something where lots of adults could be comfortably accommodated was another high priority.
The husband worked on the theory of “happy wife, happy life” and like every smart woman, she knew if she gave him a man cave to rival all others he would be happy as a pig in mud too!
Coming off acreage in Sydney, peace and quiet and an outlook to nature were also must haves for these owners.
With a very clear idea of what they wanted to build in their minds, they set about finding the perfect block and they were more than happy to discover this one, in fact they were ecstatic!
Set high in the eye of a very small and peaceful cul-de-sac, the 1030m2 odd block allowed them the room to build their castle like dream home.
The large block size also gave them plenty of room to create a ton of off street parking in addition to the oversized height, depth and width, massive auto and internally accessed 3 car garage. A ton of visitor car parking and parking for a boat and van were a must for these owners.
A big feature swimming pool was another item they needed to tick off their long list, nestled in a delicious, lush rainforest-like setting, they pulled off a particularly pretty and truly impressive swimming pool, which was perfect for them, their grandkids and their guests with its generous surroundings providing a great place to luncheon or just catch some sun.
With adult children and visitors who always tended to stay over, the residence itself was designed around accommodating couples with their own private ensuites away from the master suite.
As visitors enter the home, they catch their breath as they take in the panoramic views from the front steps, a wide hallway and double doors mean the impressive entry and vast open living beyond also drink in the amazing shades of blue of the magnificent Pacific Ocean.
Soaring ceilings and over-sized feature timber beams trucked all the way down from Queensland make a huge statement. The solid, suspended concrete slab means there's never a squeaky floorboard here! Engineered like a multi storey car-park or 100 floor skyscraper, the cost of this colossal slab and the actual engineering and construction make the mind boggle. The engineer husbands amongst you will marvel over this truly amazing feat.
Just off the entry you'll discover 2 big double bedrooms with their own private walk in robes and their own private ensuites, both being well away from the master suite, as already suggested.
The front visitors' bedroom enjoys amazing ocean vistas and is at entry level, while the second visitor bedroom is on a slightly higher level, the same level as the gourmet chef's kitchen, the large open dining and the relaxed easy living.
The high end kitchen features higher than standard, plentiful granite bench-tops, to die for ocean views with a great outlook over the return section of the colossal deck, quality appliances with an oversized gas cook top, stainless steel range-hood and raised oven and raised dishwasher. An appliance centre and lots of cupboard and pantry space are designed with the genuine article cook in mind.
Guests can be fed inside and out, seated or standing there's so much space it's hard to paint a true picture.
Inside the living area steps up slightly again to another open relaxed main lounge room, which overlooks the kitchen, main dining, relaxed lower level easy living and entry.
Off this level you will discover a big 3rd bedroom, currently used by the owners as an enormous walk in robe. The master suite also comes off this higher level living and it is superbly generous in size with outlooks to beautiful rainforest, the upper level of the still colossal deck and great ocean and beach views.
The deluxe ensuite allows you to relax in your spa, champagne in hand and watch the world go by and the waves roll in.
Access to the upper level of the deck is available from the master suite and also the upper level lounge, so all of the main living areas and the master suite open out to the deck with some of it open and a large section of it shaded for summer dining.
From the entry solid concrete tiled stairs take you down to a rumpus like games room, which is as big as other people's entire house. Lots of glass let the gorgeous North East aspect and delightful ocean views bless this space. Glass doors open out to the huge deck like driveway creating further outdoor living when the house is full.
A full size billiard table, big bar, games area, plus additional big TV lounge area easily fit into this space with a ton of room to spare.
A 4th or 5th bedroom could easily be accommodated on this level too with a little carpentry and gyprocking, the 4th bathroom and generous laundry and storage making this level pretty much self-contained living if required.
During construction the owners were able to comfortably live here while the main level of the home was being built.
The size, quality and girth of this home is quite beyond comprehension, yet it does not feel pretentious or too big and commercial instead it feels welcoming and inviting.
Honestly completed to the highest standard of construction and design I have ever experienced, there is no way you could afford to build this home again, at the price you can buy it for today.
A couple of serious health scares are the only reason these owners have even contemplated selling, this is their dream home and it was supposed to be their last, but without family nearby, unexpected ill health has sadly changed their plans, but nothing can ever come close to replacing this residence or re-creating the wonderful times they have had here and the many marvellous memories they have here.
A true entertainer's delight ... I doubt you will be able to compare this one to any other property around here even in the same price range .... So try and get along to an open house ... It will be an experience you always remember .....
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