It had its benefits though, allowing for a cavernous 6 car garage, workshop, store room & massive garden storage to be build in underground at road level as well as providing space for the pool equipment to be quietly secreted away.
The most eye-catching feature of the home is the end of the large lap pool which has a clear glass end wall allowing you to look right into the pool itself. Abutting the pool is a large tiled terrace to sit on & enjoy the panoramic ocean views, that in turn opens into equally large family & dining rooms & a massive kitchen. Clever use of frameless glass bifold doors and windows separates the family & kitchen from the alfresco area which in turn opens out to the pool & backyard. A home theatre, guest bedroom, bathroom & separate powder room complete this level.
The even more spectacular views from the top floor are shared by a private reading retreat & the massive sprawling open plan master suite. 3 more bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a handy kitchenette are also up here. The design dynamics of a 3 level home all change when you install a lift, it matters not what room is on which level when at the press of a button you can be there & this mirror & glass lined lift enhances the graceful elegance that is apparent throughout this beautiful residence.