Classically designed
Once the site of a magnificent Hurst Seager home and now accommodating an equally magnificent home with a definite Hurst Seager influence, this is the dream location with its panoramic views.
Set on the lower slopes of Clifton Hill, with a walking track to the beach, this outstanding, classically designed, three-level home has been built to the exacting standards of a master craftsman.
Extensive use of timber, including the historic native rimu floorboards rescued from Christ’s College’s Flowers House, secret doors concealed within the panelling in the entry hall and details such as exquisite, tiny, polished, paua motif inserted in bathroom tiling are a small representation of the level of detail that has gone into this home which was built in 2005.
Equally evident, is the consideration that has gone into creating impressively large and carefully curated spaces that include the open plan living, dining and kitchen area that stretches approximately 18 metres across the front of the home.
From here, through a series of bifold and French doors, you can access a broad balcony with views that seemingly stretch forever over Sumner beach to the Kaikouras.
Seldom would a kitchen offer the views that this one presents and, along with that view, comes the same uncompromising approach to quality with Corian counter tops.
Carefully planned food preparation areas and generous storage make this kitchen a practical, and aesthetically appealing, proposition.
The adjacent dining area is a vast space that will easily accommodate entertaining on a grand scale, flowing through to an almost ballroom sized living area with a gas fire in a classic surround at the far end.
Designed to entertain in style, the living, dining and balcony areas have a seamless flow, with more than enough room to eat and relax both inside and out.
The bespoke library has been built in a classic English style. It is entered from the living area and features floor-to-ceiling book shelves and gas fire. This room may also double as a media room or office.
Push gently on one of the shelves and it swings back to reveal a secret exit straight to the foyer; perfect for avoiding guests or for playing Harry Potter with the children.
With a total of five beautifully appointed bedrooms and four bathrooms over three levels, this is an ideal family home.
The top floor has two breathtakingly beautiful master suites, each with walk-in wardrobes and large ensuites, opening to a private deck from which to enjoy native birdsong in the mornings, the views during the day and then being sent off to sleep by the sound of the sea at night.
Visitors, extended family and older children can be safely installed downstairs, via the door concealed in the panelling off the foyer, with the bedrooms opening to the native punga-lined grounds while the family stays a discreet distance away upstairs.
This is a home to be enjoyed, with its Linea Board exterior, stone-faced pillars at the entry and well-planted grounds designed for maximum aesthetic appeal and minimal upkeep.
The interiors have been created to maximise the light and
the view, supported by an eclectic mix of European and Kiwi de´ cor, giving this special house a unique charm.
Practical elements have been incorporated in the form of a goodsized separate laundry, double glazing and ducted air conditioning while the double garaging and car-port make this Sumner hill property easier to access than most.
Completely private, via surrounding bush and trees, the property is sheltered and exquisitely presented; the balance between style and practicality easily achieved.
This is a home that will have appeal to those who believe elegance and comfort shouldn’t be mutually exclusive and the chances of a prior offer taking it off the market before it goes under the hammer are more than likely.