114 Stafford Drive, Ruby Bay, Tasman

ARCHITECTURAL ELEGANCE ON THE WATERFRONT

This magnificent 4,047 square metre property offers a relaxed way of living in a tranquil beachfront location. Its proximity to the water's edge, views and generous entertaining areas create an idyllic setting for the elegant two-level 400 square metre home.

Architecturally designed and built in 2003 by award-winning registered master builders, the home features numerous glazed doors on both levels that open to extensive kwila decks and balconies.

The entry level contains a spacious entrance hall, an office, garage, large open-plan living and dining areas, breakfast bar and kitchen, scullery, powder room, laundry and walk-in under-stair storage area. Stairs ascend to a hallway accessing the master suite, two additional bedrooms, the guest bathroom and a linen cupboard housing a hot water cylinder. A glazed door at the end of the hallway accesses a large walled balcony.

The broad unobstructed views, which cannot be built out, are mesmerising as they sweep over the beach to Tasman Bay and beyond. It is an ever-changing panorama, which can alter dramatically from a breathtaking sunrise to a serene sunlit seascape. At night, the port and city lights illuminate the eastern shoreline.

The house is warm and fully insulated. Heating includes an open fire in the living room and Fujitsu heat pumps at each end of the open-plan kitchen. In addition to Broadband and Sky TV reception, the living room and seaward deck are wired for a Bose sound system with speakers in both areas. The security system includes an automated entry gate and camera, which is linked to a telephone. There is an automated irrigation system.