A breathtaking designer home in Pāuatahanui

wA sumptuous lifestyle property that offers the ultimate in serenity, seclusion and sophistication is for sale in Pāuatahanui.

The supremely designed and exquisitely decorated fourbedroom home, at 17 Bradey Road, is on the market for the first time since it was built in 1999/2000 and extended 10 years later.

‘‘It was all about the lifestyle,’’ the owners say of the 420-square metre hill top sanctuary that sits amid 6.5626 hectares of predominantly native bush and pasture.

‘‘We wanted a site where we could build the house that we really wanted to. It had to accommodate the dimensions of the house and its different functions, from the ability to display art to specific function areas like a library and theatrette.’’

Located at the end of a treelined drive, the two-storey dwelling showcases a singular lifestyle that’s as peerless as it is picturesque and peaceful — despite being just minutes from Transmission Gully for easy access north and south.

Everything about it exudes elegance, comfort and extraordinary attention to detail, both inside and out, from the walled courtyard with its plunge pool to the spectacular entrance with its floating gallery ceiling for directing light at art works.

The house is configured around three outdoor living areas: the courtyard, a large northwest-facing terrace and an alfresco fireplace.

The social hub of the home is the spectacular entertainers’ kitchen and central family/ dining area.

The former has a marble bench top, stainless steel cabinetry, wine fridge, two pantries, centre island, 900 millimetre-wide oven, rangehood, induction hob and dual butler’s sinks while the latter has booth-style dining and opens to the sheltered outdoor fireplace it shares with the northfacing ‘‘summer pavilion’’, with its high ceiling and extensive glazing.

There’s also a formal living wing, with a large lounge that has a gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves.

It opens to the terrace, as does the adjoining library with its wall-to-wall shelving.

Completing the ground floor are a deluxe separate laundry and an informal theatrette with a ceiling-mounted Panasonic video projector and in-wall surround speakers.

Upstairs are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an ensuite for the main bedroom which has a walk-in wardrobe and window seat.

Other features include a guest toilet, polished concrete and Indian sandstone flooring, a carpeted internal double-garage, an orchard and a separate studio with decking that steps out to rolling lawn and a stand of bush that sequesters it from the house as a potential private guest house.

Andy Cooling, of Harcourts Paremata, says, Team Cooling are so excited to be showcasing this breathtaking, one of a kind residence, it’s certainly an entertainers masterpiece fit for the most discerning buyer.’’