511 and 513 Riddell Road, Glendowie, Auckland City, Auckland

Listen to the waves lapping and relish immediate sea views from this secluded, gated, luxury estate spread across two titles; a truly remarkable legacy property, like nothing you've ever seen.

Enjoy an extraordinary seafront lifestyle in your own sheltered valley with direct, private access to quiet Karaka Bay Beach. It has been tightly held for 27 years but now is your opportunity to entertain on a grand scale or take sanctuary from the city, ever appreciative of the beach on your doorstep.

The historic waterfront home has been luxuriously extended into a glorious four-bedroom, fully ensuited residence with lift, including a whole level dedicated to the sea-gazing master suite. Enjoy lavish entertaining capacity across the grand lounge and kitchen-family room worshiping the sea, accompanied by a formal dining room, library and two offices. Admire ornate plastered coffered ceilings, a character stained glass skylight and lavish chandeliers. Living flows out to multiple outdoor entertaining areas within idyllic, manicured gardens.

There is seven-car garaging, a light-filled swimming pool conservatory and a separate one-bedroom self-contained guest cottage.

Leave the wine cellar and secret garden behind, taking a flight of private steps to feel the golden sand of the bay between your toes or take a dip in the sea.

This estate is an irreplaceable treasure and viewing is by private appointment only.