Private Yet Panoramic!
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Entirely secluded, out of sight, down a long drive mid-level on Richmond Hill, the views from this spectacular house are all-encompassing, both expansive and intimate. Gaze for hours down onto 'Lilliput' Sumner Village, as if you have stepped into the pages of 'Gulliver's Travels' or cast your eyes further afield over Pegasus Bay and beyond.
Designed by the late Charles Thomas, gifted Christchurch Architect known for his singular style, this is an extraordinary house, classic, but surprising in style. Floor to ceiling glass provides a spectacle from every room, and sun and light within. This is a sizeable home, just over 400sqm, with three vast living areas unfolding from a majestic glass atrium entry, and a gourmand's kitchen holding centre stage. A modern log burner is capable of simmering gently all winter, and under tile heating plus a gas fire are extra luxuries. A wrap around balcony on two sides brings the outside in, and to the north, opens out to the swimming pool and outdoor living. Downstairs all four bedrooms have individual balconies enveloped in a carpet of Griselinia plantings. A games room on this level is currently set up as a gym. The master suite decorated in elegant subdued tones, opens to a totally private spa and garden.
Set on 2945sqm and bordering acres of Reserve, native planting is dense and well established. Secreted away in this bush is a deck for dining al fresco almost in the wild! Access is excellent into an oversize double garage and plenty of parking for several additional vehicles.
If you yearn for a private haven elevated and panoramic, then you must see this hidden secret. Up here you can be in a world of your own, yet as much a part of the village below as your heart's desire. Our sellers are downsizing now that their children have grown and flown and intend spending more time on their farm near Motunau. Come and see if their world could be yours!
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