6 Chiltern Road, Ingleside Palatial coastal estate paired with a world-class equine retreat

Claiming nearly seven acres across gently rolling lawns, this luxurious estate is clearly one of the finest country retreats to be found on the Northern Beaches. The residence is spectacular - the design, dimension and quality of the double-brick build is simply exquisite; sited with a due north aspect, it boasts expansive views across a vast expanse of National Parklands. Just 30 minutes from the city, it's the ultimate in resort-style living and entertaining, combined with a world-class equine facility. The vast property includes 10 stables within a large commercial building with tack room, feed room and wash bay, a floodlite jumps arena, 11 sheltered paddocks and separate amenities building; it functions beautifully as an equestrian centre and riding school.

The long private drive winds through the green paddocks to a port cochere in front of the residence, joined by manicured gardens surrounding an impressive entryway. The expansive, dual level design takes full advantage of the north light and lush, green outlook from every part of the home; elegant interiors feature grand living and entertaining areas spilling out to wide, shady verandahs, sheltered entertaining terraces, resort-style pool and a championship-sized tennis court.

The generously-scaled layout offers an enormous main lounge with an open fireplace, banquet-sized formal dining room, casual living and dining areas, upstairs family room, fully equipped home theatre and billiards room; the open plan kitchen is finished with a suite of contemporary appliances and includes a butler's pantry. Accommodation is equally impressive with five ensuite bedrooms, including the sumptuous main floor master retreat with sitting room, home office and gym. Additional highlights include a three car garage, large machinery shed, separate workshop, ducted climate control, brushbox flooring, 60,000L storm water retention tank, bore water and three wood-burning fireplaces.

An extraordinary estate by every measure, with equine facilities to match, this is the ultimate in resort-style living in an exceptionally private coastal setting - just moments from local shops and a choice of iconic beaches.