Retaining its beach-cottage ambience throughout a meticulous contemporary transformation, this timeless bungalow is nestled amid exquisite landscape architect-designed gardens, with level rear lawns, a covered deck and courtyard providing the ideal sanctuary for children and family entertaining. Architecturally redesigned with a fresh focus on natural light, airflow and open-plan connectivity, everyday life revolves around a deluxe Taj Mahal quartzite island kitchen, with an adjoining dining area seamlessly integrating with a covered rear deck and the garden. A separate living space draws in northerly sunshine and far-reaching leafy district views, while a private full master suite opens to the rear courtyard and the luxurious bathrooms continue the elegant quartzite theme while introducing the premium micro-cement finish throughout. Gleaming white styling, high ceilings and engineered American oak flooring enhance the interiors, while a pebbled fire pit and north-facing verandah present additional spaces for gathering or unwinding. Set high side from the street on a private 626sqm garden oasis framed by tropical and blossoming shrubs, frangipanis, a banksia and a jacaranda, it is peacefully tucked away in a leafy street just steps from the playground at tranquil Quarry Reserve, within a stroll of everything from city/Manly buses, village shops, parks and schools, and within walking distance of the B-Line and Warringah Mall, with a selection of fabulous surfing beaches just minutes away.
* A fresh white panelled façade with a wide sunny north-facing verandah rises above exquisitely landscaped gardens
* High ceilings with giant skylights, engineered American oak flooring, ceiling fans plus aged brass tapware
* Living space with northwest picture windows capturing sunlight and far-reaching leafy district vistas
* Sophisticated kitchen with an extensive Taj Mahal quartzite-crafted island bench, side benches and splashbacks
* The island bench seats four, with a stainless steel six-burner Smeg pyrolytic gas cooker, separate Smeg combination oven/microwave and integrated dishwasher
* Large dining room with a stone-topped bar area with space for a wine fridge and easy flow to the rear deck
* Large bedrooms draped with sheer and blackout curtains; three have built-in wardrobes
* The private main bedroom suite features an ensuite and glass French doors yawning open to the rear courtyard
* Luxurious bathrooms with Taj Mahal quartzite vanity tops, the internal laundry alson has the Taj Mahal benchtop
* The covered rear entertainers' deck extends to a recycled brick cobbled courtyard and the level rear lawn
* The rear garden also houses a pebbled fire-pit with a timber seat and a hot/cold shower to rinse off after the beach
* Fully-fenced and cloaked with sections of star jasmine, the landscape architect-designed gardens are a living Zen-like masterpiece with Wi-Fi-enabled irrigation throughout
* 300m to NBSC Freshwater Campus, 400m to playing fields and lagoon parkland, 450m to local village shops
* 200m to Manly Wharf buses, 550m to express city buses, 10 minute walk to the B-Line and Warringah Mall
* An easy wander down to Brookvale's breweries or Harbord Bowling Club's beer garden for pizza with the children
* Short drive to Dee Why, Curl Curl, Freshwater and Manly beaches as well as St Luke's Grammar
* A lock-up garage sits at the end of a driveway with parking for additional cars, and there's a handy underhouse storage area for garden equipment, wine and more Council: $3,359pa approx Water: $866pa approx
