Luxuriate
in your own gated, private sanctuary secluded on
approximately 100 acres of spectacular gardens and pine
forest. This one-of-a-kind, 9,500 S/F under-roof estate
features 5 elegant bedrooms and 4 sumptuous baths. Unparalleled quality in material, construction and timeless
design distinguish this grand home furnished with a
highly-valuable collection of rare antiques and
collectibles. The patio, sundeck, swimming pool and spa
enhance this exceptional retreat. The views of the
coastline, islands and the night lights of the Western Bay
of Plenty are breathtaking.
 Offered at
$5,500,000 USD completely furnished including land
equipment. Arrangements in place for property and pine
forest management, groundskeeping and housekeeping.
Furnishing: Welcome Bay Estate furnishings feature
rare and valuable antiques, mostly European, collected over
30 years. Premier in the collection is a complete French
living-room set which includes one large sofa, two small
sofas, six armchairs and six chairs. The tapestry is dated
1861 and shows the artist's signature. From the unique
1940's family-room couch to the lion's head desk and
partner's desk in the den to the fine china on display in
the formal dining room, Welcome Bay Estate is a statement in
elegance.
Interior Design : 19' ceilings in the living room
and dining room and 12' ceiling in double-door entry master
suite; wallpaper in every room; granite on entry floor and
fireplace surround; chandeliers from Italy and Austria
crystal; key-pad controlled blinds. In the kitchen;
cherry-stained maple cabinetry made in USA; Kitchen Aid and
Bosch appliances; Corian counter tops; cook-top island;
fold-out pantry cabinet; appliance garage; bake center with
two ovens.
On the Main Floor: Formal double-door entry;
living room; dining room; 10' custom artistic designed doors
in living and dining room. Master suite, bath and sitting
room. Two bedrooms and two adjoining baths with inner and
outer entries. Staircase to balcony/upper floor; den/office;
powder room; laundry room; elevator to lower level
On the Upper Floor : Two bedrooms and one bath.
Balcony/sitting area
On the Lower Level with a clear span 10' ceiling: Garage/Storage/Workshop;
Electrical/water systems. One-half bath; built-in closet;
inside stairway; central vacuum system and pallet racking
Exterior Design: La Habre silver gray stucco
siding; charcoal color concrete tile roof; thermal windows;
tiled patios and walkways. Concrete driveway; parking area
and retaining walls
 Swimming pool and Sundeck: Large swimming pool
with waterfall feature and sundeck; gas pool heater. Hot
Springs spa (Grande); one-half bath/changing room; entry to
Lower Level
Gardens: Formal entry with Japanese maples and
magnolias. Winding driveway with NZ native hedge and
oriental plains trees. Many varieties of shrubs, camellias,
rhododendrons, ornamental cherry, etc.
Security: Two perimeter automated gates and motion
detection through-out. Wired for closed-circuit security
cameras. Safe Room with free-standing security vault
Systems: Heating and cooling throughout via four
heat pumps. Four on-demand gas water heaters; three-phase
underground power with back-up generator. On-site propane
diesel and gasoline bulk tanks. PBX phone switch for up to
13 lines. Smart house technology. Private 5-HP well with
10,000 gallon reserve capacity and sprinkler irrigation.
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