There's room to move and space to retreat in this exceptional residence, delivering a luxurious and versatile family haven embraced by a private resort-style garden oasis in a prized leafy central address. Showcasing panoramic northeasterly views across the harbour to the ocean from the upper level, the streamlined contemporary design features lift access to both floors, a large media lounge and a spectacular open-plan rear living domain incorporating separate living, dining and casual family areas, a stunning terrazzo island kitchen and effortless flow to the rear garden. Set on a near-level 603sqm parcel with sunny alfresco terraces and a sparkling heated pool enveloped by beautifully landscaped gardens designed for complete privacy, it is only a minute's stroll to village shops and city/Manly buses, and an easy walk to schools and North Harbour Reserve.
* Built from the ground up in 2011 with high-end finishes and contemporary styling fused with hints of classic elegance
* Sweeping northeast views from the upper level to the harbour, St Patrick's Seminary and a wide ocean horizon
* Striking contemporary façade hidden behind lush landscaped gardens, where a portico leads to a wide entrance hall
* Generous formal lounge or media room with a built-in TV stand and library warmed by a gas log fireplace
* Vast living room with a second gas log fireplace, enormous dining room and a casual living area by the kitchen
* Gourmet chef's kitchen with a six-seat terrazzo island bench and stainless steel side benches
* Miele induction cooktop, wall oven and microwave combi oven plus an integrated Miele dishwasher
* Stacked glass sliding doors open to a private rear terrace that wraps around to a north-facing entertainers' courtyard
* King-size bedrooms with built-ins, the palatial main has a walk-in robe, ensuite and ocean-view balcony
* The large home office with a fitted bench, library, cabinetry and storeroom can serve as a fifth bedroom
* Chic bathrooms with stone vanitytops, Travertine-tiled flooring and heated towel rails - two feature standalone baths
* Internal lift access to both floors, internal laundry and a walk-in storeroom/linen cupboard with shelving
* High ceilings, modern sash windows, tallowwood timber flooring, ducted air conditioning and two gas barbecue outlet
* Fully fenced and private rear garden with a star jasmine-clad fence, giant Indian Hawthorn and a Frangipani tree
* Pocket lawns at the rear, Travertine paved paths, terraces and courtyard, electronic gated access to the driveway
* 90m to Manly Beach buses, 150m to express buses, village shops, eateries and an IGA supermarket
* 400m to St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, 720m to North Harbour Reserve and 770m to Balgowlah Heights Public School
* Walk to Balgowlah Village or Forty Baskets Beach, moments to Clontarf Beach, Manly Beach and the city
* Auto double lock-up garage with internal access and two secure car spaces in front, 25 solar panels and an 11kW Tesla battery package Outgoings: Council: $3,400pa approx. Water: $808pa approx.
