A dramatic atrium style entry foyer with leadlight features leads to an intriguing show of quality and sophisticated ambience in this magnificent, over 40 square (371 square metre) Jennings built “American colonial” perched high up and looking down over grand Gold Coast and Ocean views. This is first and foremost a sophisticated and incredibly elegant family home designed for people who enjoy entertaining on the grand scale where a formal dinner for a dozen people by the open fire seems appropriate. As you would expect in a home of this calibre, there is a wet bar to serve both the lounge areas and the dining areas.

When you step inside the superb double door entry you are immediately impressed by the very high cantilevered ceiling that sweeps high over the entry and wonderful lounge room way up to the second storey with its elegant serpentine balustrade that defines the extra large landing at the top of the softly carpeted stairs to create a most impressive sense of beauty and space. Then your eyes come down to earth and you see the indoor garden to your right and the huge lounge beyond those massive pillars. Everything is grand and splendid from the tasteful camel toned carpets and matching Turkish limestone tiles right through to the classically traditional lighting and the excellent use of drapes. There are lovely niches to display your finest items as well as high ledges for colourful vases and curios that you want to keep safe at all times. The large home office is also located on the living level along with a stylish powder room.

The limestone tiled informal dining is perfectly positioned with floor length glass on 2 sides to help you take in the views and to give direct access out out to the large entertaining deck when relaxed living is the order of the day. A lime washed timber kitchen has everything you will need to prepared and serve and clean up after those grand dinners from a plate warmer to a dishwasher as well as standard double sink and a separate pot scrubbing sink. A huge picture window brings in wonderful natural light on all but the most foggy days.

Fully carpeted stairs lead up to the large landing with skylight on the upper level which includes built-in storage as well as space for displaying interesting items. At one end of the landing is the palatial master bedroom with double door entry. Everything is 5 star in this grand parent’s retreat that includes a large walk-in robe plus a mirror door built-in robe and a most luxurious ensuite bathroom with double vanity, deep spa tub, large shower recess and a separate toilet. The second bedroom is also luxuriously large while the third and fourth bedrooms are above average size. All bedrooms feature softly carpeted floors and built-in robes as well as some enchanting window features.

Nobody has yet really made use of the huge double brick under house area divided into 6 separate rooms and all very securely locked. As it is, this area could be just the greatest home cellar able to contain thousands of bottles of the finest wines. It could also probably be transformed into a peaceful living space for a full time carer / home help. The garden setting seem to match and enhance this most elegant residence without detracting from its grandeur, while the garden level timber terracing and walkways invite relaxed escapism in a very private setting.