45 Clontarf Street

Auction Saturday 30 November on-site FIND. This charming mid-century home has been treasured by the same family for just on 70 years. The expansive living and dining area showcases a desirable northeast orientation, featuring high ceilings and lots of natural light streaming in through multiple windows. Fresh paint and updated flooring create a modern feel within spaces that retain their original character. The property offers fantastic potential for further enhancements or a complete re-development (STCA), creating a magnificent new residence in a peaceful, tree-lined family friendly neighbourhood. LOVE. The generous sunny backyard enjoys lots of entertaining space with a large separate double garage and complete drive-through side access. The location offers convenient transport links into the city, lower north shore and other Northern Beaches suburbs. Enjoy a quick morning stroll to one of the local cafes in North Balgowlah or Seaforth Villages, with Manly an easy 10-minute drive to a host of fabulous cafes, beaches, restaurants and boutique shopping options. - Large 619.6 sqm sunny level block with undercover outdoor entertaining area - Sunlit northeasterly living and dining room with lots of natural light and space, high ceilings and gas outlet - Spacious neat and functional kitchen with gas stove, and adjoining space that would be an ideal walk-in butlers' pantry - Two oversized light-filled north facing bedrooms with either one being able to function as the master and a sunny third bedroom - Original family bathroom with the added bonus of a separate additional shower room and separate WC - An additional multi-purpose room is a great work from home space or kids family room - Laundry with easy access into the backyard - Lock up double garage with lots of additional space for off street parking and side access into the backyard LIVE. The home is very close to both North Balgowlah and Seaforth shopping Villages, moments to Balgowlah RSL and Golf Club and also close by to Stockland Shopping Centre. Quick and easy access onto the Spit makes for a quick trip by car or bus into the Lower North Shore and the city and the ferry provides another transport option only a short drive away. Beautiful coastal and bushland walking tracks along Middle Harbour and through Manly Dam are both close by. The buzz of Manly night life and the beachside lifestyle by day are a short drive or bus trip, with numerous golf courses, sporting fields and great local schools all in close proximity. RATES/SIZE: Water rates: Approx $172.79 pq Council rates: Approx $639.20 pq Size: Approx 619.6 sqm Local Transport: - Express buses to the city CBD; Buses to Manly - Westfield Warringah Mall, Mosman and surrounds Shopping: - Seaforth Village shops and restaurants - Balgowlah Stockland shopping centre and Westfield Warringah Mall Schools: - Seaforth Primary School - The Forest High School WHAT THE OWNER LOVES - We love the huge living space, the whole family as it grew over the years was able to fit and socialize together in this lovely sunny room. - The location is great for easy buses into Manly, down to the Mall for some shopping or to go to the movies and also into the city. - The bedrooms are really spacious and provide lots of room and natural light.