Placed on 696sqm of premium near-level land with 180-degree Middle Harbour and city-scape panoramas from the upper level, this palatial family home offers a rare opportunity to refurbish or reconfigure and create a statement designer haven (STCA) in a premier central address. With the full brick lower floor providing a solid foundation for renovations, the residence includes living spaces on both floors, modernised kitchen and bathrooms and an elevated terrace that takes in the magical views. Buses to Manly and the city leave from the doorstep, the village and the primary school are only a short stroll away and the pristine sands of Clontarf Beach are just a wander down the road.
* Lovingly held by the one family for 49 years, updated for instant livability and ripe for renovation (STCA)
* Views over Middle Harbour extend to the city skyline as well as the North Sydney, St Leonards and Chatswood skylines
* Generous living space, formal and casual dining areas plus a media room/fifth bedroom on the entry level
* The entry level also includes a stylish open-plan kitchen, fourth bedroom and an ultra-modern bathroom
* Upstairs there's a family room opening to a balcony with stunning views and sunsets, three king-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom
* The front terrace is set deep behind lawn and the rear lawn is near level - ideal for children and future pool (STCA)
* Basement games retreat, gym or home office plus a vast lock-up underhouse storage area
* 162 Manly/Seaforth buses and the 171X city service are at the door, 300m to Balgowlah Heights Public School
* Near-level 380m wander to delis, cafes, eateries and the IGA Supermarket at Balgowlah Heights Village
* Moments from Stockland Village, Warringah Mall, schools, golf courses, marinas, Manly Beach and the Sydney CBD
* Extra-deep remote-controlled lock-up garage with a laundry area and workshop/storage area Council: $3,367pa approx Water: $680pa approx
