‘La Joie de Vivre’ is a sophisticated showcase of grandeur and natural beauty. It combines French provincial design with sleek contemporary style, to deliver a world-class luxury retreat.

Soaring over three levels with mesmerising 180 degree views of Pittwater, the home is designed for glamorous, grand-scale entertaining.

Situated on a 4,091sqm block of exquisitely landscaped gardens, the home comes with a championship-size tennis court, sun-drenched sandstone terraces, a heated pool with spa, and a commercial-size customised alfresco entertaining facility.

Nestled behind a high privacy fence with secure gated access, the residence is accessed along a semi-circular driveway to a porte cochère by the front door.

A grand, granite-tiled reception foyer with high cathedral ceilings makes for a dramatic entrance, and sets the scene for what lies beyond.

Each of the living spaces on all three levels is designed to capture the spectacular views and open through arched doorways to sweeping sandstone terraces.

The home has: a palatial formal living room with soaring ceilings, granite flooring and a grand open fireplace; a banquet-sized formal dining room with marble flooring; a large family room with a gas-log fireplace; a casual dining room with imported timber parquetry flooring; a combined home/office; a library and games room; and a large gymnasium on the pool level.

The house has been customised and fitted out to cater for the grandest celebration or gala event. The commercial-grade kitchen is focused around a granite island bench with gas and electric induction cooktops, and it is equipped with two Ilve wall ovens, two stainless steel dishwashers, a giant walk-in pantry, plus a separate butler’s pantry with two extra sinks and discrete external access.

In addition, there is a commercial quality granite wet bar adjoining the pool terrace with gas cooktops, wall oven and microwave, dual drawer dishwasher, three glass fronted wine fridges and a mounted LCD television.

The sumptuous king-size bedroom suites contain opulent ensuites with bidets and spa baths, and walk-in robes/dressing rooms.

With five-star, resort-like facilities and every conceivable luxury, this home will suit the most discerning buyer.