Offered for the first time in more than 60 years by the original owners, this solid brick Torrens title home presents a rare and exciting opportunity on 556.4sqm in what is unquestionably the area's most desirable street. The property is bathed in natural light from a due north aspect and showcases sweeping harbour district and water views towards Fairlight and Manly Cove from its superbly elevated position, while an integrated self-contained apartment provides the option of dual living or family income. Brilliant for entertaining and with dynamic scope to modernise or potentially rebuild (STCA), the home is only moments from a pathway down to the beach and easily accessible to coastal walks, parklands, Balgowlah shops, highly regarded schools and transport.
• Full brick construction and orientated on the block to maximise light and the remarkable views
• Pitched roofline, exposed brickwork, polished timber parquetry floors
• Open plan living-dining areas and eat-in kitchen featuring stone benchtops, Miele dishwasher, Smeg oven and glass cooktop
• Three ground floor bedrooms include two with built-in robes, third bedroom has own r/c air conditioning
• Optional self-contained 1 bed/bath studio with both separate entry and internal access
• Versatile study/5th bedroom on upper level of the house
• Fully tiled main bathroom incl. bath with spa jets; studio has an ensuite
• Large internal laundry with additional shower plus separate powder room
External Features:
• Prized position just one street back from Forty Baskets Beach
• Near walkway down to the sand and enclosed swimming area
• Defined by scenic elevation capturing harbour views to Manly
• House-wide north entertainment deck with panoramic outlook
• North side courtyard and landscape-ready front garden area
• Oversized double garage, space for extra cars in the driveway
• Large garden shed and ample room for storage in the garage
Location Benefits:
• Within 650m of 162 and 171X buses to Balgowlah, Seaforth and Manly with connecting 173X services from Balgowlah shops to Warringah Mall and Wynyard
• 180m to Forty Baskets Beach
• 220m to Forty Baskets Swimming Enclosure
• 300m to N-Harbour Walk and Wellings Reserve
• 600m to North Harbour Sailing Club
• 750m from Manly to Spit Bridge Coastal Walk
• 1.0km walk to St James Preschool
• 1.7km to Balgowlah Village Shopping Centre
• 1.8km to Balgowlah Heights Public School
• 2.7km to Balgowlah Boys Campus
• 3.6km to Mackellar Girls Campus
• 8-10mins drive to Westfield Warringah Mall
Contact
Julian Rowe 0412 544 448
Jake Rowe 0420 929 639
Jessica Fedrigo 0404 989 070
Olivia McDermott 0423 940 696
Disclaimer: All information contained here is gathered from sources we believe reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, however we cannot guarantee it.
