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Timeless elegance paired with spectacular North Harbour views

Auction Saturday 12 October on-site

FIND. Set in a breathtaking luxury harbourside location, this beautifully graceful residence offers a captivating panoramic vista of the North Harbour waterfront, stretching from Balgowlah and sweeping across Fairlight to the iconic Manly Wharf precinct, with a seemingly endless ocean horizon as a stunning backdrop. A classic and timeless renovation has transformed the property, into a sophisticated and elegant family home, featuring a generous dual level floorplan that offers multiple versatile living and family spaces to cherish and enjoy.

LOVE.

The mesmerizing harbour views and cooling sea breezes are enjoyed from the expansive light-filled open plan living zones and the divine sandstone covered entertaining terrace. They are equally shared by the luxurious master suite, poised on the upper level with its own private sun-drenched balcony creating the ultimate 'Parent's Sanctuary'. Blissful nor-east facing indoor-outdoor living is seamlessly achieved with the living areas connecting beautifully to the terrace, backyard, and the sparkling pool + spa, all framed by lush gardens. A charming cottage style paved courtyard garden further enhances the serene outdoor spaces. A short drive through glorious tree lined streets brings you to the lovely lifestyle Villages of Balgowlah Heights and Seaforth, with the vibrancy of Manly not too far away. - Positioned in a quiet and private cul-de-sac, the property is set over a large 636 sqm block with a lovely front façade and verandah featuring natural sandstone. - The wonderful terrace leads down into the sunny backyard featuring a heated pool + spa, divine established gardens and entertaining spaces and a lovely adjoining courtyard garden. - The magnificent open plan family, kitchen and dining area opens up via an expansive retractable glass door and bifold window, allowing superb connection with the outdoor spaces. The family nook also features a gas log fireplace. - A modern spacious and elegantly designed kitchen features granite countertops, Miele induction cooktop with double ovens, a breakfast bar and lots of counter and cupboard space - A superb study is positioned at the back of the home with water views and a large private library room situated at the front of the property with a gas log fireplace. - An additional living area extends from the dining space, offering more break out areas for the family and flows to a private front sandstone courtyard. - The original retro style bathroom with shower and bath and separate powder room, celebrate the wonderful mid-century origins of the house. - A beautiful timber staircase links to the upper level, where the spectacular master suite with incredible views, a large private balcony, classically styled generous ensuite with claw foot bath and huge walk-in robe with dressing area are featured. - Three additional good-sized bedrooms and a work from home office space are positioned on the upper level.

- A generous modern family bathroom features a huge frameless shower. - The large laundry with another WC has easy access to the clothes line and into the backyard.

- Spacious double lock up garage with additional off-street parking. - Large convenient under house workshop space and storage area that extends from the garage.

- Three large under house retention and detention water tanks.

LIVE. This stunning location is close to North Harbour Reserve and walk, Forty Baskets and Clontarf Beaches, the lovely Tania Park and well positioned to the café and shopping Villages of Balgowlah Heights and Seaforth. Quick and easy access onto the Spit makes for a quick trip by car or bus into the Lower North Shore and the city. The Manly ferry provides another iconic transport option and is only a short drive away. The buzz of Manly night life and the beachside lifestyle by day creates an amazing area to live in. Coastal headland walks, bike tracks, golf courses, beautiful beaches and great local schools are all in close proximity to this home.

RATES/SIZE: Water rates: Approx $172.79 pq Council rates: Approx $828.88 pq

Size: Approx 636 sqm

ABOUT THE AREA

Local Transport: - Buses to city CBD, Chatswood, Westfield Warringah Mall and Manly

Shopping: - Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre and Balgowlah village provide a choice of cafes, shops & restaurants

Schools: - Balgowlah Heights Public School - Balgowlah Boys Campus - Mackellar Girls Campus

WHAT THE OWNER LOVES: - The harbour views are just incredible and something that you never tire of, we love having morning coffee on the terrace and watching the boats sail by.

- The indoor-outdoor connection is perfect and means that when friends and family are visiting, they can easily move between the living spaces, the kitchen, terrace and the pool and garden areas.

- Our master bedroom is one of my favourite spots in the house, it feels so luxurious and there's so much space, the sunrise and sunsets are just amazing to watch over the water.

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. All photographs, maps and images are representative only, for marketing purposes.

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