1007 Beach Road, Torbay, North Shore

1 007 - James Bond Style by the sea!

On the market for the first time in 16 years, this architecturally designed residence showcases spectacular sea views and significant space and separation for families. The current owners have loved the location - just a few minutes' walk from Long Bay beach - as well as the sense of privacy and perfect floorplan for raising their three children.

Number 1007 is just a five-minute stroll from Long Bay Beach and Regional Park, and Torbay village is also just an easy walk up the hill, offering a choice of popular cafes, shops and restaurants. Long Bay Village is in the other direction and has a good selection of amenities including New World supermarket. A bus stop right outside the property makes for an absolutely seamless CBD commute, or journey to North Shore schools farther afield.

Crafted from cedar and concrete tilt slab, the visually striking, two-level home has a captivating street presence, complementing the property's perfectly north-facing aspect and excellent elevation. Double storey windows in the atrium foyer are tinted so no one can see in, with the central staircase arriving up to the top floor. Distinctive swooping roof lines create an impressive sense of space in the open plan living, dining and kitchen room, while walls of bifold doors open up to create a seamless indoor/outdoor connection with the tiled deck. This is the ideal alfresco entertaining spot and place to take in the panoramic views over Long Bay Reserve, the Hauraki Gulf and Gulf Harbour. The high-quality Italian kitchen boasts Miele appliances and an island bench for guests to gather around.

There's an office (or ideal nursery) on this level, as well as the luxurious master suite. This has a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, as well as access to the front deck, with doors able to be left open in summer to enjoy the sounds of the sea from bed. The ground floor has the perfect layout for older kids or those with regular guests, offering three bedrooms, a bathroom and lounge with outdoor access. Internal access to the double garage is also found down here, which has plenty of great storage. Outside, timber boardwalks frame flat lawns and lush, well-established, sub-tropical gardens, and also a large vege garden.

The owners are downsizing and heading north. They've refreshed and immaculately maintained the property over time, leaving it in perfect condition for its next lucky family to enjoy their life by the sea.