| 257 Beach Road, Campbells Bay | Agent: Nic Ebert |

By Amy Houlihan.

Discerning purchasers with a love of the sea will relish this spectacular, 2142m2 clifftop property. Set back from the road in a prestigious Campbells Bay neighbourhood, the expansive, two-level residence has been built to showcase unobstructed, cinematic vistas of the Hauraki Gulf.

A cathedral ceiling in the entry foyer sets the scene for the grand scale to follow throughout the 395m2 home, which faces due north and was crafted to maximise every aspect of the incredible site. Curved walls, dramatic lines and angles and prolific use of glass in the design enhance the luxurious ambiance.

The open plan kitchen, dining and lounge of the tiled ground floor connect seamlessly and flow outside via the walls of windows and doors that run the length of the space. Sounds of the sea provide a melodic soundtrack, while ocean breezes circulate. A gate at the edge of the lawn accesses a staircase that leads directly down to the water’s edge.

The in-ground swimming pool complex is completely shrouded in privacy, enveloped by the two wings of the lower level. There are two bedrooms and a large bathroom downstairs, before a sweeping staircase arrives at the top floor viewing lounge and balcony. This is flanked by two bedrooms, both with walk-in wardrobes and ensuites, and an office or nursery. There’s plenty of off-street parking as well as a double, internally accessed garage.

Among the coveted collection of cliff topestates that embrace the Auckland’s illustrious East Coast Bays, this is an often sought, yet rarely available opportunity to live above the sea.