An innovative architectural reimagining has transformed this early 1900s bungalow into a wonderfully functional, versatile and luxurious family haven in a highly sought-after quiet leafy central address. Beautifully restored at the front with streamlined contemporary extensions at the rear, it showcases a spectacular open floor living and entertaining zone housed under towering double-height cathedral ceilings that opens via glass bi-fold doors to a sunny entertainers' terrace and private garden sanctuary. Placed on 505.8sqm (approx) with near-level rear lawn and exquisitely landscaped tropical gardens, it is 150m the Manly West Public School, a three minute stroll to village shopping and eateries at Balgowlah and Stockland and a five minute wander to the beautiful waterside parkland at North Harbour Reserve.
- Elaborate stucco rendered façade dressed with a timber-posted verandah
- Secure access to a palm-lined boardwalk to the front door and a beach shower
- A spectacular glass atrium entrance foyer forms the heart of the home
- To the right, there's a lounge room, home office, bathroom and three bedrooms
- The bedrooms are spacious and equipped with built-ins, two open to the verandah
- Extensive living space with Jetmaster gas log fireplace and cathedral ceilings
- Seamless flow to a private sunny entertainers' terrace and private rear garden
- Large dining room plus a study alcove with plenty of built-in storage space
- CaesarStone and gas island kitchen, wall/microwave ovens, dishwasher and pantry
- Parent's retreat with walk-through robe, mezzanine home office and full ensuite
- Stylish contemporary bathrooms, the ensuite has skylights and a standalone bath
- High rosette ceilings, ornate fireplaces, timber floors, sash and louvred windows
- Air conditioning in the living area and main bedroom plus gas heating outlets
- Near-level rear lawn with a fire-pit area is fully fenced and screened by bamboo
- Short stroll to parks and buses to Manly Wharf and Beach as well as the city
- Three minute stroll to eateries, shops and Coles, nine minute walk to B-Line buses
- Carport, gardens sheds, separate workshop, studio or storeroom
Council rates: $2,781pa approx
Water rates: $686pa approx
