Last Listing description (August 2014)
Waterdale - Opulence, Style and Quality.
Luxury, quality and style spring to mind when entering this breathtaking Red Hill property, and if attention to detail and ultimate indulgence are important to you, then Waterdale is the property you have been waiting for.
Unquestionably one of this country's finest luxury lifestyle properties, combining spellbinding views of Port Phillip Bay, Arthurs Seat and the Peninsula coastline with a magnificent 110sq (approx.) 5BR residence created by 2012 HIA Australian Home of the Year builder Fred Sanders as his own private sanctuary, Waterdale is the quintessential country estate.
Accessed via remote controlled gates and a circular driveway, and adorned by a tranquil ornamental lake with two acres (approx.) of superbly designed Robert Boyle gardens, this very private Red Hill retreat boasts beauty and sophistication from every angle.
Owned and built to live in and enjoy, this property takes artisan craftsmanship and quality materials to a new level. Evident in every choice of fitting and finish, a lifestyle of comfort and ease has been created, allowing one to escape to a world that caters to almost every whim.
Features include a fully-tiled indoor endless pool and spa, indoor barbecue zone complete with integrated appliances, a sound proof state-of-the-art home theatre, home gymnasium, billiards room with granite-topped wet bar, sophisticated executive study and climate-controlled cellar and wine tasting room.
Exquisite Portsea limestone features throughout the home, lining the entry walls to welcome you with style, and as a commanding double-sided open fire place positioned at the heart of the entertaining, lounge and dining zone. The warmth and texture this fire place exudes in the lavish open-plan design of the home, creates an ambience equal to the views you experience across the lake and out to the glistening bay.
Complete with recycled black butt timber doors, feather-soft alpaca wool carpet and extra wide European double-glazed windows, it must be said that no expense has been spared in the creation of this incredible home. Waterdale's deluxe kitchen is any chef's dream, equipped with the full gamut of Miele's high-end range plus a De Dietrich induction cooktop, inbuilt coffee machine and hot drawer, it is practicality and pizzazz all rolled into one. Offering additional streamlined storage, the adjacent butler's pantry also houses an over-sized Liebherr double fridge and freezer.
Opening directly on to the lakeside jetty and alfresco deck, sleeping is just one of the options on offer in the indulgent master suite. Whether it be admiring the view, soaking in the freestanding Villeroy and Boch tub, or enjoying some down time in front of the concealed television that descends from the ceiling at the touch of a button, this zone is all about pampering and relaxation. A large walk-in shower and private amenities including a bidet are tastefully concealed behind a curved slump glass screen.
Four additional queen size bedrooms, each with their own deluxe granite and glass ensuites and private dressing rooms, are nicely zoned to the opposite wing of the home, allowing privacy for family and guests.
Electric floor heating, reverse-cycle airconditioning, solar hot water and Cbus smart wiring throughout add to the features and comforts, and the inground 176,000L concrete water tanks adds to the practicalities of the home. Gas and solar heating to the swimming pool and spa, and an integrated sprinkler system also feature, as does a large five-car garage with office and workshop.
It is easy to fall in love with this unique Red Hill property, as nothing has been left out in relation to style, luxury, quality and practicality. Lifestyle, entertaining and self-indulgence feature highly at Waterdale, and words alone cannot justify its beauty, serenity and level of craftsmanship.
Additional feature/s - Ornamental lake.