Fairlight
45 Balgowlah Road
4 3 1
SOLD - $3,980,000
Majestic character home in prime park-side setting
Paying homage to the refined architecture of the original c1910 build, this substantial weatherboard classic has been artfully reimagined to provide a haven of refined elegance, relaxed luxury and modern functionality. Superbly designed with a nice mix of formal and casual living areas, it opens to wide verandahs that capture northerly sunshine and views over the adjacent reserve and district. Set on 366.7sqm with a customised entertainers' courtyard and gently sloping lawn with a studio at the rear, it is only footsteps from playing fields and Manly Aquatic Centre and an easy level stroll to Manly West Public School, Stella Maris Secondary College, Harris Farm, eateries and Manly Beach.
- Gorgeous panelled façade with wide north verandah set behind landscaped gardens
- 3.3m timber panelled ceilings, timber fretwork/flooring and ornate fireplaces
- Central entrance hall, formal lounge room flows to the verandah via French doors
- Extensive open floor living space with separate dining area by the kitchen
- Large study or drawing room with built-in library and a cosy cast iron fireplace
- Country-style timber kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, wine racks and pantry
- Large bedrooms with built-ins and ceiling fans, modern vintage-style bathrooms
- Master bedroom with ensuite opens to elevated north verandah with leafy views
- Brick-paved rear courtyard with wet bar plus ducted gas barbecue and pizza oven
- Step straight across the road to Grahams Reserve playing fields and dog park
- Stroll to express city buses and level walk to village eateries and Manly Wharf
- Lock-up garage, 800+ bottle wine cellar, vast attic storage, ceiling fans, studio or workshop with sundeck
Council rates: $540pq approx.
Water rates: $151pa approx.
- Gorgeous panelled façade with wide north verandah set behind landscaped gardens
- 3.3m timber panelled ceilings, timber fretwork/flooring and ornate fireplaces
- Central entrance hall, formal lounge room flows to the verandah via French doors
- Extensive open floor living space with separate dining area by the kitchen
- Large study or drawing room with built-in library and a cosy cast iron fireplace
- Country-style timber kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher, wine racks and pantry
- Large bedrooms with built-ins and ceiling fans, modern vintage-style bathrooms
- Master bedroom with ensuite opens to elevated north verandah with leafy views
- Brick-paved rear courtyard with wet bar plus ducted gas barbecue and pizza oven
- Step straight across the road to Grahams Reserve playing fields and dog park
- Stroll to express city buses and level walk to village eateries and Manly Wharf
- Lock-up garage, 800+ bottle wine cellar, vast attic storage, ceiling fans, studio or workshop with sundeck
Council rates: $540pq approx.
Water rates: $151pa approx.