Double timber cathedral doors at the entrance to this villa open wide to reveal a stunning ocean view across an octagonal shaped room. This Spanish/Mexican style home evokes a Mediterranean style atmosphere which is durable and reminiscent of the missionary days gone by. A solid masonry construction with terra-cotta roof tiles, solid timber doors, sandstone features, slub glass, wrought iron and water features.

As you take a tour of discovery throughout the lower level of this luxuriously spacious home, you are drawn towards the sound of cool trickling water. A shallow gravel-filled central fountain with an octagonal shape is framed by a border of lavender where the fragrance fills the air and where a bronze goddess reaches for the sky, as does the white columns which support the 6 metre high ceilings.

Beyond the fountain and across a timber bridge is an octagonal shaped indoor spa, evoking an atmosphere of calmness and creates the perfect setting for a commercial ‘day spa’ retreat, but only if you are prepared to share this sublime experience with someone else.

The entire lower level is a sensual space consisting of two grand-sized bedrooms and a sunken study, media room/second living room which extends onto a relaxing patio with ocean views, a luxurious bathroom, light and airy laundry/craft room, store room come wine cellar with dumb waiter and an intricate, craftsman-built sportsman bar/kitchenette made of solid timber (New Guinea Rosewood features throughout the home) and slub glass.

Five metre wide bi-fold doors open onto another outdoor patio, framed by Spanish archways through which there is a magnificent palm-shaded view of the ocean splashing softly onto the shores below. A solid sandstone table is a permanent fixture on this tiled patio which has been designed to enjoy brunches by day while listening to the relaxing sounds of your own personal waterfall.

A generously wide, ‘Gone with the Wind’ staircase leads you to the upper level where natural light bounces off the walls by day and by night, the rooms are filled with a gentle light from the large rectory lead light lamp which hangs from the centre of the upper ceiling. The theme throughout this 620m2 home is simplistic, and is emphasized by the luxurious use of space.

The country-style kitchen is one of the outstanding features of the upper level- one which any chef would envy. Featuring solid timber, reconstituted stone, double-bowl porcelain sink, Smeg appliances, copious amounts of drawers and cupboards with pull-out stainless steel shelving systems, a fully integrated dishwasher, a huge walk-in pantry with dumb waiter and room for more fridge freezers- quite simply, a kitchen ‘to die for’.

The master bedroom on the upper level (5m x 5m) where the king-size bed is the focus of the room as it sits on a raised dais evokes an atmosphere of regal grandeur. French doors open onto a private patio from which to enjoy the sounds of the calming ocean as it splashes onto the soft white sands.

The double clover-leaf shaped shower recess with its double shower heads and stone and marble base is framed by curved laminated glass while ‘his’ and ‘hers’ vanities with travertine tops are positioned on either side. Walk-in robe is generous in size and conveniently adjoins the ensuite.

Picturesque Dunk Island views can be had from almost every room in the house and the adjoining master en-suite is no exception.

A shaded Mediterranean-style patio on the western side of the villa provides a shaded area where the smell of freshly grown herbs fill the air and is an ideal shelter to sit and enjoy a good book or a quiet cup of tea with close friends.

‘Castillo De Arena’, ‘Sand Castle’ in Spanish is the culmination of a builders dream to create his ‘castle in the sand’.

For a private viewing, please contact Di Wagner on 0419 685 495.