Last Listing description (March 2012)
Unique Architectural Home In 'Eagle's Nest' Location
If you are looking for peace, privacy and magnificent views with all the comforts, only minutes from town, then this is the property for you!
Blending with its surroundings, this north-east facing, elevated residence designed by a well-known local architect, complements its amazing location and maximises your panoramic views of the Coffs Coast and the Solitary Islands Marine Park Reserve. Visiting whales or dolphins will only add to your pleasure when the season is in full swing. You can forget the hassle of staircases and steps; living and entertaining spaces are all on the one level for your convenience and freedom.
With its expansive uninterrupted vistas over both the hinterland and the ocean to give you that 'on top of the world' feeling, this 6+ acre property offers you a high level of privacy and seclusion. Large walkways and expansive decks surround the residence keeping it shady and cool in summer and providing you with lots of lovely spots to relax and admire the view.
The main entrance leads you to the most amazing open plan living/dining area with cathedral ceilings, giving you a feeling of great spaciousness, and floor to ceiling walls of seamless tinted Armour glass showcasing the unbelievable views to maximise your enjoyment. Polished Brushbox timber floors and glass doors lead out to an expansive timber deck and this main living space creates a strong, stylish architectural statement that sets the tone for the rest of the residence ... there's even a special enclave for your prized Buddha or your favourite piece of Laszlo pottery!
The kitchen overlooks the open plan living area, and features extensive white custom cabinets, pot drawers and built-in pantry, and solid Jarrah bench tops with stainless steel accents. Clever changes in ceiling height and a high breakfast bar ensure it has a separate identity, but the family chef is still part of the action and not interrupted by anyone using the kitchen as a walk through area.
You are sure to be impressed with the large outdoor entertaining areas. The wide timber deck with marine wire balustrades stretches the full length of the residence and is roomy enough to accommodate al fresco dining and living. There is an undercover portion of the deck with room for a BBQ, and for intimate outdoor entertaining, a timber skyway leads from the deck to a gazebo suspended among the treetops and stars ... what a way for you to dine!
To the left of the main entrance and off the main living area is your own private book or music library with custom built-in bookcases and shelving and room for a comfy reading/listening settee.
A separate wing at one end of the residence includes a butler's pantry with wet bar and room for a mini fridge, a floor to ceiling tiled bathroom and separate toilet, two medium-sized bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a king-sized bedroom with ocean views and glass door to the deck - lots of room for the family.
The master bedroom is at the southern end of the residence with an outlook over a private, small garden area, and includes his and her wardrobes, as well as a tiled floor to ceiling en suite. This end of the house also offers you another fully tiled guest bathroom, as well as a good size laundry with access to the side of the house.
Next to the master bedroom you have a good size sunny room with a separate entrance, currently used as an office and is ideal for your own art studio, home gym, hobby room or extra bedroom, and there is also a double carport, lock-up garage and plenty of visitor parking.
At the northern end of the home is a small grassed and pebblecrete area and concrete fish pond tucked into the side of the hill, with a driveable track and pathway access through to the front of the house. Alongside the main water tanks is a path/track meandering to the bottom of the block, which has been terraced and planted with an incredible array of now-mature Australian natives which will take care of themselves. Birds are frequent visitors to the surrounding gardens which includes a mix of flowering native trees, evergreens, majestic trees and tropical accents.
With a motivated vendor and competitive pricing, this is a truly unique architectural home in your own private 'eagle's nest' location, so if this one is for you ... don't delay as you could miss out!
Breathtaking ocean + hinterland views
Strong use of glass and timber
Flexible floor plan with wide appeal
4 bedrooms + study
3 bathrooms
High ceilings
Wide cornices and skirting boards
Termite treated timber decking
Reinforced/strengthened house supports on northern side
Colorbond roof
Split system ducted air conditioning
Back-to-base security
Solar hot water
Solid wooden doors throughout
Brushbox timber floors
4 X 12,000 litre water tanks
1 X 16,000 litre water tank
1 X small concrete garden tank
Bio-Cycle Septic
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