Secluded from the street behind a sweeping gated driveway and manicured garden, the sprawling harbour mansion was designed by leading architect Andre Porebski with interiors by Thomas Hamel. Introduced by a magnificent double-height entry foyer, the home’s stately proportions, refined craftsmanship and elaborate detailing set the scene for the ultimate in waterfront luxury.
Classical grandeur and contemporary luxury are offered in equal measure with the entire entry level devoted to living and entertaining. A full-length terrace connects the formal and casual living rooms with the harbour panorama and offers mesmerising views over the landscaped grounds that merge with the harbour beyond.
A choice of formal and casual living areas deliver the perfect environment for both grand scale entertaining and family living with a chef’s grade kitchen at the heart of the home. Elegant steel-framed French doors open out to the gardens while ornate marble fireplaces anchor the regal-sized dining room and formal lounge.
Landscaped grounds feature a choice of alfresco areas for relaxing and entertaining with uninterrupted views over Watsons Bay to North Head as a spectacular ever-changing harbour backdrop. The property features an 21m frontage to the harbour, one of the largest on the peninsula, with a private jetty, slipway, boathouse, deepwater mooring, barbecue pavilion and heated saltwater pool on the water’s edge.
Reminiscent of a high-end hotel, a luxurious health retreat with a sauna, gym and kitchenette opens out to a sun-drenched terrace with automated Markilux shade awnings.
A palatial layout features four ensuite bedrooms on the upper level plus a lower level bedroom and self-contained guesthouse with private entry ideal as nanny or staff accommodation. Overlooking the harbour from a sun-drenched balcony, the master wing features a private sitting room, his ‘n’ her dressing rooms and a luxurious ensuite with a freestanding solid marble bath tub as centrepiece.
Dedicated to entertaining, the lower ground floor features a billiards room with cocktail bar, rumpus room, guest suite, wine cellar and photographer’s dark room. A library and home office on the entry level is graced with ornate vaulted ceilings, rich timber joinery and French doors opening out to the manicured front garden and koi pond.
A fusion of classic grandeur and contemporary amenity is achieved through meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Every detail has been expertly designed from the striking domed skylight and bespoke wrought-iron balustrades in the entry foyer to the luxurious marble bathrooms and chef’s kitchen with its imported Viking range cooker and walk-in pantry.
A four-car garage is a particularly prized feature on the peninsula while the gated driveway offers plentiful parking for guests. Additional features include two guest powder rooms, a professional-grade laundry with drying room, soaring coffered ceilings, polished hardwood flooring, German-made hardware and extensive storage.
A leisurely stroll to Parsley Bay Beach and Shark Beach, the estate is perfect for boating enthusiasts and discerning buyers with close proximity to marinas, renowned schools and the cosmopolitan villages of Rose Bay and Double Bay.
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