Bombay: Showstopper

Luxury, peace and space. By CHARLOTTE COSSAR.

Escaping from the city to enjoy panoramic city and harbour views from an idyllic location at Bombay could be the perfect tonic.

At the end of a long driveway behind security gates, this modern masterpiece with opulent touches at every turn offers the complete lifestyle - designer luxury and country living.

Designed by owner Amy Chan, the home is impressive in its supreme position high on the hill. Exquisite landscaping defies the generous size of this piece of land, making it a perfect, albeit large, lifestyle paradise completely privatised from passers-by and neighbours.

Inspired to buy the section because of the captivating views, Amy says that they wanted to live in a house that had a spacious layout where there was enough room for everyone to do their own thing.

Using the original brick house as a starting point, Amy has completely remodelled and enlarged the home to create a gracious abode finished to the highest standard.

A cobbled driveway sweeps around to the front of the house where a grand covered entry invites guests to start their journey. The large entrance is awash with marble and one side is eloquently clad with floor-to-ceiling mirrors that subtly hide a multitude of storage and a door leading to a bedroom wing.

Comprising four bedrooms - including the master bedroom that opens to its own terrace - a conservatory, lounge, two bathrooms and a laundry (which double as a mini bathroom servicing the pool), this private domain can be closed off when entertaining. Sweeping along the front of the home, the formal lounge and another conservatory offer various spaces for entertaining, while a separate dining area and large modish kitchen with day room graciously unfold towards the back of the house.

The stunning kitchen, with its lengths of granite benchtops and stainless-steel appliances, is a practical and functional space. Opening to the pool pavilion, it is ideally positioned to service all the areas of the house.

At the rear of the house, a separate guest wing, complete with a bedroom, living area and a rumpus/meeting room, has its own sense of grandeur. The bathroom, with its spa bath and steam shower, is definitely a space to indulge and unwind in.

Designer touches are everywhere and Amy says that she was very aware of offering different textures to give the house warmth. Melding beautifully, marble, granite, wood and porcelain tiles give the home a sense of longevity and solidity, while the elaborate window dressings and intricate paint finishes are captivating.

However, the luxury doesn't end here. Beautifully landscaped grounds and the large pool and spa set extravagantly in a pavilion-style courtyard further add to the complete package on offer. Designed to cater for an array of demands, this impressive lifestyle property is an exciting voyage of discovery.

Vital Statistics

ADDRESS: 38 Mile Rd, Bombay.

FEATURES: Opulent designer home with panoramic views of the city, Manukau Harbour and Rangitoto; four bedrooms (in main house); two living areas; separate guest wing with one bedroom, lounge, bathroom and formal dining; four bathrooms; two conservatories; three-car carport; large kitchen with granite benchtop double oven with ceramic hobs, double fridge-freezer with icemaker; Westinghouse fridge in family room; dayroom opening to in-ground heated pool and spa; large outdoor entertaining pavilion; landscaped grounds; electronic security gates; video surveillance system with intercom, alarm, camera and computer monitor; reticulated oil-filled heating system with nine radiators.

SIZE: Land area 1.6415ha; floor area 467sq m.

AUCTION: on site, June 19 at 1pm.

AGENT: Wendy Ploeg, Harcourts, ph 238 4244 bus; 238 4051 ah; 0275 404 443.