17 Bellevue Drive, OCEAN GROVE.

This magnificent English country house, with over an acre of manicured grounds, may well be the pride of The Bellevue Estate. Offering the ultimate in entertaining, elaborate indoor/outdoor living zones will impress the most ostentatious of hosts and provide a private, spacious sanctuary for a family to play and grow.
The majestic facade is a pastiche of the Tudorbethan-style, featuring a steep gabled slate roof and jettied first floor dorma windows above a pillared front porch with lead-lit entry. In contrast, the interior is a statement of 20th century class, boasting a well-lit open floor plan, accessorized with contemporary, quality fittings and fixtures.
On entry, vision through the home is overwhelming. The view transects the entry hall and casual living zone with adjoining deck, incorporating the in-ground pool and spa house, ending in the vast backyard with a backdrop of beautiful yellow gums.
The brand new kitchen, with contemporary provincial theme, is centred between the living and dining spaces offering the chef a social existence and the best in culinary technology. Boasting Caesarstone benches, soft-closing draws and cupboards, Smeg oven and ceramic cooktop, Bosch dishwasher and servery window to the deck, hosting is a pleasure.
Informal living and entertaining spills from the indoors out via a wall of bi-fold glazing to a spacious deck. Protected under the homes roof-line the deck, boasts a white-washed pine ceiling, down lights and continuous bar counter within the balustrading. With views over a striking succulent garden, the in-ground pool, spa house and sauna (with both gas and solar heating)- get ready for entertainment with the lot!
For a more formal experience, the dining room with bay window offers views over the grand circular driveway and European conifer plantings. Step down to the sunken formal lounge, with a beautiful expanse of tudor windows and rustic bluestone feature wall with open fireplace and hearth.
Level one houses three double bedrooms with spacious robes, bedroom/home office, sumptuous family bathroom with spa, separate powder room and master suit with robe/dressing room and hotel-style ensuit featuring double shower and double vanity. These rooms open to a central rumpus space with fully serviced bar with rustic wooden bar top offering Caesarstone, sink and cabinetry.
Further luxury features include; wet areas with porcelain tiles, fully tiled shower bases, frameless sliding screens and heated towel rails, 'Fire streak' Australian hardwood flooring, quality light fittings and carpets, double garage with 900 bottle wine storage, downstairs shower room and toilet for entertaining, Braemar ducted heating, air-conditioning and vegetable garden for self-sufficiency.
This wonderful coastal property has a convenient in-town address but conjures a semi-rural feel. With a truly exceptional atmosphere, it's worthy of inspection.