A masterclass in understated luxury, this exceptional architect-designed home brings together clean fluid lines, abundant natural light and considered functionality to create a deeply welcoming home of refined style and easy indoor/outdoor liveability. Soaring ceilings, exposed beams, expansive windows and a restrained palette of natural materials radiate warmth, light and understated elegance, with passive design principles maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature year 'round. American Oak features prominently throughout, lending warmth and texture to every space, while the cast iron fireplace forms a striking focal point within the open-plan living zone. Outside, sandstone dry-stack walls, established landscaping and level lawns create a private family sanctuary for elevated coastal living in a peaceful, sought-after enclave. - Understated architectural façade with pitched standing-seam Colorbond roof with refined roofline, and timber cladding - Open concept living and dining with wall-to-wall recessed glass sliding doors on two sides opening out to New Guinea Teak hardwood deck with built-in bbq - Premium cast iron Cheminees Philippe slow combustion fireplace with formed concrete window seats on either side and large picture window with tranquil garden outlook - Entertainers' kitchen with bespoke American Oak cabinetry, exposed shelves and benchtops, generous centre island/breakfast bar, European appliances and farmhouse ceramic sink - Expansive walk-thru pantry; separate internal laundry with built-in storage, laundry chute and direct external access - Solid American Oak floorboards - Additional living/media room, home office or potential fifrth bedroom, well-separated from main living zone, with fireplace and glass sliding doors to covered front entry deck - Bathrooms with custom American Oak vanities, grey Italian marble tiles, timber towel rails and English Tapware brass tapware - Whole-floor parents' sanctuary including a master bedroom bathed in natural light, spa-like bathroom with separate bath and shower plus expansive wardrobe/dressing room/study area - Three additional double-sized ground floor bedrooms - V-groove wall and ceiling cladding, extra wide hallway with built-in storage - Zoned, reverse-cycle floor-ducted air conditioning - Fully fenced backyard with dry-stack sandstone walls and garden lighting, established gardens, level lawn and room for a pool - Carport plus additional off-street driveway parking; lock-up under-house storage - Short walk to North Balgowlah shopping village, bus transport and primary school; lifestyle location close to beaches, Manly Dam, dining and entertainment
