In a highly desirable location on the Nelsons waterfront, this sensational home offers elegant living and stunning architectural styling - a magnificent residence. It is undoubtedly the most spectacular home, and in one of the most exclusive waterfront settings, in Nelson. Situated above Tasman Bay, and superbly positioned for breathtaking sea and island views this three level home demonstrates architectural flair and stunning street presence. An exceptional example of modern comfortable living, the structure of this home has been based on a nautical theme. The roof, underlined with heart rimu, is an inverted sail, soaring skyward. The views, when seated inside, are reminiscent of life on a luxury liner a sea vista, with Haulashore Island and the Cut ahead, Fifeshire Rock and Tahunanui Beach to leeward and the Boulder Bank and the lighthouse to starboard. It is an ever-changing panorama of visiting ships, tourist vessels, yachts and pleasure craft and can alter dramatically from a sunlit seascape to a stunning Nelson sunset.Built in 1998 by local identity, Ben Trathen, with utmost care and attention to detail, highly skilled builders and trades people were employed to ensure workmanship was of the highest standard and met the architectural brief. Pre-cast concrete exterior walls, finished with rich cream textured plaster, combine beautifully with white curved concrete frames, black aluminium joinery and the white butynol and heart rimu shaped roof.The buildings generous scale and clean lines have a timeless quality. There is elegance in its many features - the smooth, golden-terracotta tiled walkways, decks and courtyards, enveloping all levels of the house, and the solid concrete walls, relieved by Italian inspired, evenly spaced, small square windows and larger full-length frames, giving tantalising glimpses of the seascape. The stunning, wide, curved concrete frame, at the front of the house, outlining Haulashore Island and the Cut, extends down to the foundations and was solidly built in one continuous pour, to provide strength.This is a home with every conceivable luxury and a wealth of extras. There is an enormous formal living room, a separate elegant dining room, a spectacular designer kitchen, two spacious guest bedrooms, both with dual access en suites and an atrium/conservatory, all on one level. A magnificent penthouse, above, has a huge, light and airy living area, a kitchen/bar, a superb master bedroom, with a walk-in wardrobe, walk-in linen cupboard and an opulent en suite, featuring a sumptuous, two person bath and two separate vanities, each with full facilities. Tap-ware, in all three bathrooms, is 18-carat gold, imported from Germany.There are double-glazed, tinted, hush glass windows throughout, with imported glare-screen curtains and piped hot water under-floor heating in the house and atrium area, which can be controlled within the various zones. The house is fully alarmed and has a master electronic PA system, combining radio, TV monitoring, intercom and a door opening facility for the gates and front doors. There is an internal vacuum system, a full Jet Stream internet connection and two Sky TV decoders. There are large, central ceiling fans in the living areas and bedrooms. Walls throughout have down-lights on walls and stainless steel halogen disc lights in all ceilings. A four-person lift connects each of the three levels and works off a continuous power system, with an auxiliary power system as backup in the event of mains power failure.All internal and external doors are solid timber and seal well against draughts. Apart from the double front doors, all doors have white baked enamel surfaces, and are fitted with four commercial grade hinges to handle the weight. The threshold of each doorway is constructed of pale green glass tiles.Three outdoor living areas on different levels, all with outdoor furniture, offer a choic