53 Francis StreetManly

Visually astounding, this architecturally designed family residence takes beachside living to new heights. Designed by prestigious Watershed Design to fulfill all the attributes of the ultimate Manly home, this contemporary entertainer resides in a quiet family-friendly street of an unbeatable lifestyle location, footsteps from Manly Beach, Boy Charlton pool, foreshore eateries, shops, Manly West School, city buses and harbour ferries. Designed as an extension of its leafy seaside streetscape, this stunning dual-level home, only two years old, is clad in the layered textures of rich timber and sustainable natural materials, exhibiting the passive solar design principles of a north orientation facilitating all-day sun and cooling cross-ventilation. With sky high ceilings and a free-flowing layout contributing to a sense of infinite space, the impressive proportions of the ground floor feature a central gas fireplace, multiple living areas and an open-plan kitchen and dining. Blurring the distinction between in and out, it spectacularly opens onto extensive alfresco areas with electric awnings and built-in BBQ facilities, extending to the landscaped surroundings of a child-friendly level lawn, a sparkling solar heated in-ground pool and an outdoor shower. A luxe eat-in marble island and American Oak cabinetry adorn a gas kitchen featuring semi-integrated Miele stainless steel appliances and endless state-of-the-art chef-style inclusions. With a rooftop garden and elevated tree-lined district views, the top floor is devoted to spacious bedrooms with balconies, modern energy-efficient lighting, ceiling fans and built-in wardrobes, with central a/c, a large ensuite and a WIR in an exquisite master. Stunning stone and mosaic bathrooms are centrally located, with heated flooring and towel racks, custom vanities and oversized showers wrapped in frameless glass; with full baths in two and separate direct access from the pool to the main. Set on high-security premises with intercom access, this breathtaking home has an oversized automatic garage with extensive storage, a well-equipped dedicated laundry and an additional workshop that could be a playroom, home office or wine cellar; with the endless premium qualities including track lighting, photovoltaics and a rainwater tank. Contact Georgi Bates or Kingsley Looker of Cunninghams Property for more information.