A property of rare distinction, this impressive manor-like residence was custom built by a master builder for a master builder fusing the splendour of European grandeur with every contemporary luxury to deliver a forever family home in an exclusive cul-de-sac enclave. A commanding hilltop setting affords breathtaking views over Maroubra Beach and the ocean from the upper level that sweep around to Botany Bay while landscaped palm-fringed grounds offer a sequence of private spaces to relax, entertain or seek quiet retreat. Accessed via a gated cobblestone drive for a true sense of arrival, the property is spread over three substantial levels with interiors by acclaimed late interior design guru George Surtees with finely detailed joinery, lavish marble finishes and flourishes of the baroque. Live life on an epic scale with a family focused layout featuring four king-sized bedrooms on one level, a home office or fifth bedroom, multiple living areas and a solar-heated pool bathed in northerly sunshine. With views that will never be built out, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on a sprawling private 825sqm approx on the cusp of South Coogee just 1km to Maroubra Beach. • Quiet cul-de-sac, Maroubra's most elevated vantage spot • First time ever offered for sale, built to world-class standards • Magnificent foyer with a sweeping skylit marble staircase • 5 double beds, 4 on one level with built-ins and 3 with ensuites • Palatial master with a dressing room and view-swept terrace • Living room with a Jetmaster fireplace, elegant dining room • Gourmet granite island kitchen with underfloor heating • Lower level rumpus/casual living with a sandstone fireplace • Home gym, home office/5th bed, lavish marble bathrooms • Sundeck with pizza oven and a solar-heated saltwater pool • Double auto garage with workshop, plentiful off-street parking • Ducted air, energy-efficient solar power, first-rate security