Encompassing five acres, this property is clearly one of the most captivating country retreats on the Northern Beaches; the residence is exquisite - the layout, dimension and quality of this home and its grounds are of rare calibre. Designed by Pettit + Sevitt in the late sixties, it has been brilliantly updated and expanded to embrace the way we live now; sited with a perfect north/south aspect, its low-slung profile and clean geometry of the architecture merge entirely with sun-dappled gardens, vast stone terraces and saltwater pool – it is an extraordinary entertainer.The free-flowing, single-level design reveals a refined collection of living zones including a second sunken lounge/library, an expansive family room joined by a versatile loft space, and either one or two home offices; each of the double bedrooms enjoys a private ensuite. Weekend visitors or extended family are easily accommodated with a lovely guest cottage just behind the main residence.The private drive winds through the property and its bucolic gardens to a series of lush green paddocks, vintage hay shed, stabling for four horses and a dressage arena. Additional highlights include a large machinery shed with four bays, workshop shed, eighty thousand liter storm water retention tank, dam, twenty kilowatt solar power and three gated entrances with full video security systems; this is an impeccably maintained acreage.An extraordinary estate by every measure, with equine facilities to match, this is the ultimate in resort-style living in an exceptionally private setting – just moments from local shops, private and public schools plus a fabulous choice of iconic beaches.- Unique and exceptionally private where lifestyle reigns supreme- Tucked beautifully into the site, creating a sense of unity and flow- Stunning five-acre property; residence boasts a perfect north aspect- Contemporary design highlights integrated glass-wrapped interiors- Sunlit saltwater pool, expansive stone terracing and dining cabana- Open plan living plus sunken lounge/library and generous family room- Purpose-built home office; all bedrooms with ensuites and built-ins- Lavish master retreat with walk-in robe, dressing room, luxe ensuite- Custom-designed island kitchen; imported appliances and vast pantry- Separate guest cottage is fully self-contained; borders the gardens- Wisteria-covered walkways established fruit trees and vegetable gardens- Spotted gum plus tumbled travertine floors ducted climate control - Full equine facilities: five paddocks four stables plus dressage arena - Hay shed twenty kilowatt solar commercial shed with four double-height bays - Eighty thousand liter water tanks fed by dam also connected to town water supply - Automatically irrigated property gated security on each entrance