Privately secluded on eight acres of meticulously tended grounds, its located less than an hours drive from Sydney in the historic, picturesque township of Cobbitty.

World-class finishes and state-of-the-art features combine to produce an endlessly tasteful retreat offering the ultimate in contemporary luxury.

A substantial three-bedroom, two-bathroom additional residence enables you to house your guests in total privacy.

A manicured drive takes you up to the main homes stately port cochere and formal entry foyer, presided over by a polished plaster vaulted ceiling, providing an inviting entryway into this distinguished address.

The house is essentially constructed around a vast alfresco area designed for outdoor entertaining on a grand scale. A dining pavilion encompasses twin gas barbeques, a wok burner, bar fridge and storage, as well as a wood-fired pizza oven.

Spend countless hours lazing around the 24m x 12m Spanish tiled heated pool and 16-jet spa, work out in the custom-designed gym or utilise the poolside cabana with its own change rooms.

The home gazes out over the estates expanse of velvety lawns, framed by manicured box hedges, complete with a sandstone-lined dam, a bore for irrigation and plenty of room to add a tennis court if desired. Beyond the private grounds lies a picturesque backdrop of lush pasture and rolling hills.

Accommodation comprises six bedrooms including a private guest wing. The master suite is a revelation, where a custom-designed dressing room showcases your wardrobe to perfection and a breathtaking Caesar brown marble ensuite features a unique sunken marble-inlay spa bath.

It offers an abundance of living space for every conceivable occasion. Elegant formal lounge and dining rooms are graced with hand-made, custom-designed Nepalese silk carpets. Dividing the two spaces is a contemporary Ecosmart gas fireplace surrounded by backlit onyx. Theres also a sitting room and a versatile rumpus room for the kids.

Generous casual living and dining space is warmed by a gas fireplace and framed by concertina doors which allow it to flow seamlessly to the outdoors.

At the heart of the home lies a sophisticated Morato marble kitchen with twin Miele ovens. An adjoining scullery provides the perfect hideaway when preparing for those large events, complete with a second dishwasher.

The fully wired home office is appointed with regal American walnut cabinetry, which has been used for the cabinetry throughout much of the home. It also features elegant San Sebastian Stone flooring which is found throughout all the entertaining areas.

An entire wing is dedicated entirely to recreation, where an impressive billiards room incorporates a stylish commercial-grade bar area with bar fridges, commercial ice maker, dishwasher, Lycicon stone benchtops and even beer on tap! Adjacent is every wine buffs fantasy, a temperature controlled 1000 bottle wine tasting room. Theres also sauna with an adjacent bathroom.

An eight-seat home theatre has been custom-designed for maximum comfort, complete with automated blinds and leather reclining chairs.

Along with a four-car garage with internal access theres abundant guest parking space.

Additional features include integrated indoor and outdoor sound, cove lighting, zoned air-conditioning throughout, a C-Bus system, plantation shutters and a high-tech Qualitron security system with outdoor cameras with night vision.

Floor and site plans avaliable upon request.

Expressions of Interest closes March 19, 2008 at 2.00pm