Situated in an esteemed enclave on nearly 2 acres of meticulous parklike grounds, this extraordinary property boasts a superbly built luxury family home of exceptional calibre and scale that exudes refined elegance and timeless beauty at every turn. Approached via a sweeping driveway that introduces the breathtaking perfection of verdant gardens cultivated with French lavender and high-stemmed roses, the magnificent home instantly captivates with its classic wraparound veranda, intricate fretwork, and bay windows. Designed with exacting symmetry, the extraordinary residence hosts soaring ornate ceilings including 10-foot ceilings to the entry, and encompasses multiple living and entertaining areas. A formal lounge with genuine leadlight feature windows and a gas open fireplace with marble surrounds is complemented by open concept dining and living areas surrounding the gourmet kitchen showcasing granite surfaces to the island and all benchtops, granite/stainless steel splashbacks, a walk-in pantry, coffee station, new Asko dishwasher, stainless steel oven, and a Miele CombiSet cooktop with indoor BBQ functionality. The games room offers versatility as an executive home office, while the vast rumpus is fitted with a theatre projector and screen allowing alternative use as a home cinema. Indoor living areas seamlessly connect with the grand covered outdoor entertaining pavilion with a trellised grapevine, inbuilt BBQ, and exterior shade awnings, providing the ideal setting for both intimate family moments and large-scale entertaining. Lavish accommodation of four generous bedrooms, all fitted with built-in robes, includes a master bedroom with ensuite. The main bathroom includes a shower and spa bath, while a 3rd toilet off the internal laundry (complete with a drying cupboard) adds to the convenience. The outdoor spaces are a masterpiece in themselves, with well-defined bluestone-edged pathways and a geometric arrangement creating a balanced and harmonious layout. Strategically placed seating areas take advantage of the garden's beauty from varied vantage points with multiple points of interest including captivating sculptures, ornamental angels, and fountains. A fenced fertile garden and mini orchard with fruit-bearing nectarine and apple trees, pentagram-shaped raised vegetable beds, Kiwi vines, and an outdoor sink adds a touch of sustainability. Meanwhile, the expansive lawns, a golf chipping green, and putting mat offer recreational spaces with native grass used on the golf fairway. For all its glory, the fully reticulated semi-automatic irrigated garden is wonderfully low maintenance and only requires seasonal pruning. Premium extras include a Bose surround sound system to all indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a remote-controlled double garage with shelving and storage, full drainage to gravelled guest parking, a comprehensive external and internal monitored CCTV security system, 25,000-litre water tank, tinted double glazing, central heating (4-zones) with all new ducted heating vents, reverse cycle air conditioning, full connections for water/evap. cooling, exterior power points and electricity to the garden, a dog run, garden shed, and more. Offered to the market for the first time, this iconic property invites discerning buyers to experience the height of sophistication and comfort in a truly enchanting quiet court setting, with all the lifestyle benefits of being highly convenient to Gisborne township shops, schools, cafes, and amenities.
