Bestriding five levels of floorspace, this prestige residence with Mediterranean touches offers the very best in open-plan family living with the emphasis on separation – both for retreat and entertaining. Zoned over staggered levels, the property has an imposing street presence with 3 separate garages behind the cast iron fluted gating, 4 balconies to take in the 180 degree views and immaculate topiary flanking the impressive tiled pathway to the entrance. At the rear of the property lie the full-sized tennis court and effervescent salt-water pool for family get-togethers and informal summer barbecues.

Everything in this prestige property is oversize – for maximum indulgence and supreme livability. Set in one of the most affluential enclaves of designer homes and constructed by renowned builder, Terry Walsh, for himself, this mansion just oozes quality and chic.

Beyond the imposing frosted wide-bodied front doors, the study and formal area flank the entranceway and give a taste of the timeless signature designer features that distinguish this residence. The hallway and stairs boast custom-made blackbutt polished wood and lead seamlessly to the formal entertaining area and the oversized dining space with seating for eight. This space, with its classic touches such as the niche for a miniature statue and space for statement art works, exudes calm and elegance and is carpeted in gently insulating soft-pile carpet.

The formal dining area gives on to the games room/den which houses a full-sized pool table and makes the perfect venue for relaxing while overlooking the pool. This tiled den leads down to the fifth bedroom – a separate space with its own bathroom and access through the garage. This area presently houses a gym, but could easily be turned into rental income by sub-letting if that’s your fancy. The garage itself offers plenty of room for three cars and storage and its floor is coated with speckled, stain-resistant heavy-duty resin for easy-clean oil spills and dirt.

The open-plan dining-kitchen-informal entertaining areas lie above on the third level and offer magnificent views of the city to the north-east and the river to the south-west. With a wrap-around balcony off the entertaining area – perfect for Sunday barbecues – the explosive lights of Riverfire and other city fireworks can be seen and the floor-to-ceiling glass walls on the opposing side give on to the riverscape vista.

The 18-square-metre kitchen is a chef’s dream with stainless steel appliances and copious cupboard space. Whilst creating culinary concoctions, the master chef can look out on views from their lofty perch and entertain guests at the convenient breakfast bar. With black granite benchtops, new Direct Drive dishwasher, new electric oven, Kleenmaid gas stove top and inbuilt Panasonic microwave, this kitchen offers restaurant quality appointments.

Meanwhile, the general entertaining area spreads itself across the width of the house, encompassing the casual TV entertaining area with its own gas-fired fireplace, another den for casual conversations and two built-in day beds with spectacular views and their own storage facilities.

The four other bedrooms are located on the upper level together with the family bathroom and a second linen cupboard. The master retreat opens on to the front balcony upstairs for intimate late-morning brunches or night-time star gazing and comes with a generous ensuite complete with step-up corner spa bath, plantation shutters, his-and-her vanity and large shower cabinet. With floor-to-ceiling tiles and substantial mirror, the ensuite exudes luxury. The master also has its own walk-in-robe and the bedroom includes a built-in dressing table.

The generous second and third bedrooms boast built-in mirrored robes and built-in office appointments where a desk, drawers and bookshelves line the windows giving on to the river views. All bedrooms are carpeted in a plush cream weave.

The Mediterranean style pool boasts terracotta tiles and clear views from its elevated position of the green suburb below. Lined by hardy perennial pine trees, it makes for easy cleaning with and the ideal spot to unwind.

Set high on the hill, this property also has back-to-base alarm system, intercom access, ducted air-conditioning, Vacuumaid throughout the house and Crimsafe mesh security doors. Lying in the leafy suburb of Mt Ommaney with access to the best of retail options at Mt Ommaney Centre with its 170 specialty shops and 6 major outlets and the jewel of shopping facilities – DFO – at nearby Jindalee, this property will not be long on the market.

As a retreat from the fast paced life of the city, it is a haven; as an entertainer’s showcase, it is a magnet.