This generously proportioned home oozes the classic grandeur of yesteryear with high end finishes of the day and will suit the discerning buyer. Nestled on a fully landscaped, useable, 4900sqm (1.25 acres), with amenities to provide you with complete privacy and a secure lifestyle.
Unsurpassed, expansive views:
•from the Gold Coast to Byron Bay
•Tweed River flowing through the cane fields westward to Murwillumbah and the Border Ranges
•See the glow from the Byron Bay Lighthouse across the night sky
•Watch the migrating whales and passing ships during the day
This prestigious classic residence is built across two levels which could offer separate or dual living for that extended clan.
•Striking formal entrance has a solid timber carved door featuring leadlight sunlit panels as well as a portico entrance and circular driveway
•Stately formal dining and living reception room makes an immediate impression
•High soaring ceilings and generous seating areas in an exceptional space of over
10 metres long with the all-important views in play
The large central kitchen has magnificent views across the river and out to the ocean. Catering would never be a problem with all electric cooking, featuring double ovens, bench cooktop and a commercial range hood over a central Island bench with extra sink. Solid timber cabinetry, walk in pantry, fridge and freezer space, as well as copious bench space and storage. There is access directly to the outdoor entertaining area and a butler's servery into the formal dining room.
A built-in bar services the family sitting and dining space.
The master suite offers wrap around views. Includes a generous sitting room, dressing room and an ensuite complete with leadlight picture window over the Spa bath, double vanity, shower, and private toilet.
The upstairs footprint offers further amenities
•Private office/study
•Powder room
•Spacious laundry
•Ironing/study/ craft room
There is also a secluded ensuite bedroom privately set at the rear of the garage. This offers a busy family separate accommodation for a housekeeper or nanny. This area has a separate entrance well suited to a home business office.
Wander down the leadlight infused, wide spiral staircase which has a unique timber rail carved out of a solitary piece of timber.
The Downstairs area has another generous living and entertaining space, comprising:
•Rumpus room with a full-sized billiard table
•Kitchenette
•Sitting room and dining space.
The oversized hallway leads to:
•4 generous bedrooms with spacious robes, ceiling fans and security screen door access to the outside covered verandahs
•Double sized family bathroom with spa bath & double vanities and its own toilet
•Separate powder room on this level.
•Large storeroom completes this lower-level floorplan.
Major rooms on both levels exit onto covered wide verandas with security screened sliding doors.
The exterior rear of the property has numerous entertaining spaces all offering extensive views across the lawns and landscaping to the ocean.
•Heated tiled pool with Spa
•Swim-in cave with a broad seat to enjoy some shade while you cool off
•Spectacular waterfall
•Plenty of flat paved area around the pool to accommodate a party or two
•Lawns and gardens surrounding the house offer plentiful flat play space for the kids
•Tucked out of sight is another extra space with great views. The “Long Room” is a generous 18 metres long and could be put to multiple uses - storage/workshop/craft/ music/entertaining & further garage space.
The property has:
•3 secure gates, allowing ease of access with wide driveways able to accommodate many vehicles
•Loads of off-street visitor parking
•Harry Potter Style hidden room
•Storage for your motorhome, boats, or classic vehicles
•Easy access to the rear of the house and across the block for gardeners and trades
•The landscaping is well established with verdant growing tropical shrubbery & fruit trees
•There is large capacity underground water tank
•Prestigious sought-after location with no through traffic
•Security doors and a back to base security system available as well as Intercom
•Ducted reverse cycle Air Conditioning throughout
•Large gardener's shed & secure undercover caravan/ boat/ storage
•Solar Hot Water System and large capacity Storage.
•Entertainers Terrace as well as numerous useable lawn areas.
•Hardwood timber framing and suspended concrete slab make for a solid construction.