HOLLYWOOD IN WELLYWOOD

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As you enter through the tall, hand-forged wrought iron gates and up the tree-lined drive, you will immediately be reminded of the Starline Tour of extravagant Beverly Hills celebrity mansions.

Once you’ve taken in the grandeur of the granite-tiled entrance, your attention will be drawn to the expansive harbour views. The formal lounge opens out to the balcony, ideal for sunset cocktails and the formal dining area is enclosed by wrought iron panels. It’s easy to imagine a talented pianist entertaining your dinner guests with Bach or Mozart on the grand piano in the separate piano alcove.

The kitchen/family room is a little more casual and features a kitchen that celebrated New Zealand chefs, who have prepared formal dinners here and have described it as a “chef’s dream”. A separate and spacious scullery is a kitchen in itself and ideal as a caterers’ preparation area. The full-length folding doors in the family room concertina out to an outdoor balcony with an open fire, perfect for alfresco dining.

The master bedroom, with its unique curved window, includes two large walk-in wardrobes, an ensuite with a separate toilet and bidet and two vanities.

On the lower level there is an incredible entertainment space, featuring a wine cellar, an 1860s-style English pub bar, billiards room and 1950s-themed, 13-seat cinema! Or take your entertaining outdoors and enjoy the well-appointed granite paved area, 10-metre swimming pool, tennis court and beautiful manicured garden.

In the guest wing, there are two bedrooms with ensuites, and a spacious self-contained two-bedroom apartment, complete with a stylish kitchen, spacious living area and bathroom.

Positioned to capture the best of the sun and views on a spectacular 3771sqm (more or less) section in Eastbourne’s tightly-held Lowry Bay, it truly is a slice of Hollywood in Wellywood: an exquisite home and a once in a life time opportunity.

Viewings are by appointment only, please call Bill Mathieson to arrange.