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. Unparalled 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.

Welcome Bay Estate is offered for sale at $5,500,000 US. The price includes all furnishings and land equipment. Arrangements are in place for property and pine forest management, groundskeeping and housekeeping.

Furnishings: 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 made 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: 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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