Matsu, Carnbane Road

This house could be in Beverly Hills.

It has just been completed and is now available for sale. 4,600 sq.ft. imaginatively configured over two floors on a sloping site, the exterior is clad in striking black shou sugi ban charred larch.

Beyond the entrance foyer full-height glass immediately provides stunning countryside views that are also enjoyed from the spacious main family living areas and principal bedroom suite on the entrance level.

There is separate external access to this level directly from the carport, leading to a boot room and adjacent utility room. There are also a guest bedroom and cloakroom area with adjacent toilet, but the outstanding features on the entrance level are the principal bedroom suite and particularly the family living space that will be the social hub of the house.

The combined kitchen, dining and living area is thirteen metres long, with the end wall of the living space completely glazed. Because of the sloping nature of the site, the extended living area is elevated, so the far-reaching views are stupendous. Separate sliding glass doors at the dining area access a balcony that is fifteen square metres in size.

The kitchen units are black gold slate effect, extending to a large island with occasional seating, and incorporating an induction hob with built in recirculating downdraft extraction. Other appliances integrated in this area include a slide and hide oven, combination microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher and tall fridge. Doors that are initially invisible push in to reveal a separate pantry that also accommodates a tall integrated freezer and a dual temperature wine fridge.    

This is a house for sociable people who have a zest for living, and from the entrance foyer dramatic walnut and glass cantilevered stairs lead down to a large entertainment area with a void above. On one wall is a discrete built-in bar, and beside it a kitchen equipped with a sink, fridge, dishwasher and freezer. Behind a glass door is a wine store with a capacity of four hundred bottles

Full-height glazing opens onto a large patio area that is totally private and incorporates a hot tub and fire pit. The patio can also be directly accessed from a home office and a gym that incorporates a sauna.

Off the lower central area is a cinema room with a 120 inch screen, 4k laser projector and a twelve-speaker surround sound system. Situated in this lower wing of the house is a stunning family bathroom and three further ensuite bedrooms.      

This a house with a real wow factor.