"Cunana" – Jewel in the Mornington Peninsula Crown
This one–off, architect designed property is privately situated down a quiet country lane, nestled amongst lush farmland and mature trees on Victoria's exclusive Mornington Peninsula with uninterrupted views to Western Port, Phillip Island and Seal Rock. The property presents a rare opportunity to buy a significant estate in Merricks, where such properties very rarely come to market. The last property to be sold on this exclusive enclave was over five years ago. Completed in 2007, after four years of careful planning and construction, 'Cunana', sits on one of the highest points in the area and affords breath–taking views from all directions. The build extends to approximately 14,000 sq ft and was designed by award–winning architect Alfred de Bruyne of SJB Architects; with SJB Interiors completing the interior design. The vendor held a senior position at a leading luxury hotel and resort group for many years. It is clear that the discerning eye of a perfectionist with immense attention to detail was at play in the design and construction. The Mornington Peninsula is often likened to being 'The Hamptons of The Southern Hemisphere' because of its reputation as the...show more ultimate holiday enclave for the world's moneyed elite. The area benefits from beautiful weather, a relatively sheltered location, world–renowned boutique wineries with great restaurants, gourmet shops, championship golf courses, stunning walking trails over undulating hills, surf beaches and equestrian facilities. This exceptional lifestyle opportunity offers unparalleled privacy – yet is just moments to Point Leo and Shoreham beaches, Merricks General Store and is less than an hour's drive from Melbourne's CBD. Extensive use of glass has created an intimate relationship between the house and its surroundings – the three glass sides offer three quite different views of the ocean, vineyards and rolling hills. Rammed earth bricks which were made on site using Victorian earth and clay have been juxtaposed with glass to create clean lines and a truly original design. Every room is generously proportioned with exceptionally high quality fittings used at every point. To ensure aesthetic consistency, beautiful grey iron bark has been used throughout the house, including the flooring timber, book shelves and pool surround. The highly skilled art of Venetian stucco work has been applied to the internal walls to give the plaster a marble–like sheen. The property sleeps 14 people, including a master–suite complete with dressing room, two further bedrooms, a powder room and bathroom and two huge entertaining terraces. There are also five kitchens (including one for private entertaining and another butler's kitchen for staff). Defined by clean lines, the upstairs level comprises of a distinctive entrance lobby leading into an atrium courtyard that forms the centrepiece of this upper level, off which run the two spacious living areas and designer kitchen. The open–plan, family kitchen has state of the art appliances, a butler's kitchen/pantry and breakfast bar with floor to ceiling glass offering sweeping views. A choice of stairs or lift take you to the lower level that consists of two self–contained apartments which would be suitable for guests or live– in staff, each with kitchenette and en–suite, an indoor swimming pool, home cinema, gymnasium, games room complete with arcade machines, cellar, two more bathrooms and a fully shelved study. Other notable features include a double garage, two three–car carports, and security gates. Conj. Kay & Burton 47A Cook Street, Flinders VIC 3929 Rollo Moore 0418 336 152 Prue McLaughlin 0417 389 006