5 Garema Rd, Gwandalan NSW 2259

The lower retreat feels like its own private residence, with a master-sized bedroom, ensuite, and a courtyard complete with its own BBQ area, perfectly connected to a vast games and entertaining zone with a wet bar and kitchenette. It is a sanctuary for guests, a perfect set-up for teenagers or extended family, and a space that invites celebrations that last long into the night.

A central living and dining space becomes the true heart, framed by walls of glass and connecting seamlessly to a broad balcony looking out over Taylors Bay, where the light dances across the beautiful Lake Macquarie. The newly renovated kitchen features stone benches and sleek cabinetry, offering both the functionality of space and the beauty of design, making cooking, entertaining and gathering effortless.

The master retreat itself is a residence within the residence, palatially sized with a sitting area and a dressing room styled walk-through robe that leads into a lavish couples' ensuite with twin vanity and double shower. The ensuite opens onto a private balcony, perfect for lapping up sunny mornings before the day begins. It is indulgence, privacy and comfort in perfect harmony. The additional bedrooms continue the theme of scale and light, supported by a family bathroom that mirrors the sense of luxury.

Key Features and Benefits

• Freshly renovated interiors with a brand new kitchen - featuring stone benches and sleek cabinetry, blending prestige style with everyday practicality

• Multiple living zones across three expansive levels - giving families, guests and multi-generational households the freedom of both connection and privacy

• Self-contained lower retreat with bedroom, ensuite, kitchenette, BBQ courtyard and vast games room - perfect for hosting guests in comfort, creating independence for teenagers, or entertaining on a grand scale

• Vast open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with soaring ceilings - creating a statement space filled with natural light that flows seamlessly onto the balcony

• Broad entertainer's balcony with views over Taylors Bay and Lake Macquarie - extending indoor living outdoors and offering the perfect setting for gatherings of any size

• Palatial master suite with sitting area, walk-through robe, private balcony and indulgent ensuite - a genuine sanctuary where luxury and privacy are uncompromised

• Four additional oversized bedrooms supported by a superb family bathroom - ensuring space and practicality for the entire household

• Monumental 9m x 9.8m shed with three-phase power and high clearance - ideal for tradies, hobbyists or those needing secure space for caravans, boats or a serious collection

• Under-house garaging and workshop space measuring 7.2m x 11.5m with dual doors - plus additional open parking for many more vehicles, a rarity at this scale, offering unmatched flexibility

• Ducted air conditioning and alarm system - providing year-round comfort, climate control and security for peace of mind

• Native landscaped gardens with scope to add a pool - combining low-maintenance privacy with the potential for a true resort lifestyle

• A landscaped walkway leading to a private spa landing - positioned to look back toward the home through greenery, creating a serene retreat to relax after days on the lake

• Positioned only 150 metres from the Taylors Bay boat ramp - putting boating, fishing, kayaking and lakeside leisure quite literally on your doorstep

• Convenient location just over an hour to Wahroonga and 40 minutes to Newcastle - making it an ideal prestige retreat for Sydney buyers while still connected to everyday amenities

• Over-engineered construction throughout delivering quality, strength and longevity in every detail

Step outside and the lifestyle expands even further. Wide side access draws you first to the monumental 9 by 9.8 metre shed, a true prize for tradies, hobbyists and collectors, with soaring clearance and three-phase power giving it the capacity to house boats, caravans, heavy equipment or an enviable collection of toys. Beneath the home, the garaging continues on a scale rarely seen, with 7.2 by 11.5 metres of secure parking and workshop space, dual doors for easy access, and the kind of practicality that ensures there is room for everything and everyone. Add to this the expansive driveway and multiple open bays, and you can comfortably accommodate many more vehicles without compromise.

The grounds are lush and private, featuring native landscaping that is both easily maintained and visually immersive in its beauty. A walkway meanders through the gardens to a landing where a spa awaits, perfectly positioned to look back toward the home, framed by greenery and complete privacy. It is a place to unwind after a day on the water, to soak under the stars, or to simply enjoy the tranquillity of this lakeside setting, with room still available to add a pool should you desire the whole resort experience.

This is not just a home but a landmark, a residence that embodies prestige and permanence. For families it provides the scale and flexibility to grow together while still having space apart. For multi-generational households it delivers true dual living with independence and connection in equal measure. For Sydney buyers it is the statement retreat they dream of, grand in scale, close enough for weekends yet substantial enough for a permanent move. And for those who love their tools, toys and trades, it offers facilities at a standard rarely found in a residential property.

Grand in scale, rare in design, unrivalled in lifestyle, this is your opportunity to secure a one-of-a-kind creation by the lake, a home that redefines what it means to live large on Lake Macquarie. Contact Thomas Fyfe on 0488 014 910 to secure a private inspection today!