This one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece is poised to capture a breathtaking 180 degree panoramic outlook north east over Sydney Harbour and the sweeping foreshore, to Manly Cove and the glistening ocean beyond. The property adjoins national parkland and enjoys beautiful bushland views, offering a rare and unique combination of outlooks including city, harbour and ocean vistas.
Magnificent in both scale and luxury, the full brick residence showcases an astounding 750sqm approx. of internal living space, plus around 200sqm approx. of external areas, spread generously over three sprawling levels, with a selection of casual and formal living spaces, six bedrooms plus a study/seventh bedroom, a billiards room complete with a full sized table, a fully equipped home cinema and a premium 4K audio system, a traditional Swedish sauna and a wine cellar housing approximately 3,000 bottles. Each New Year, the home enjoys spectacular views of the Manly fireworks, as if they are set off just for you.
Surrounded by lush park-like gardens, sunlit sandstone entertaining terraces and a heated mosaic swimming pool, the home is set on a wonderfully private 1,182sqm parcel in a quiet cul-de-sac adjoining Sydney National Park. This grand family residence offers a prestigious setting with easy access to multiple harbour beaches, the Manly to Spit Bridge coastal trail, Seaforth Village and Forty Beans café at North Harbour Reserve. It is also within the catchment for sought-after Balgowlah Heights Public School and close to a selection of leading private schools.
Grand sandstone and wrought iron façade, majestic front gardens and tiered water fountain entrance
Double height marble and granite entry foyer with opulent Schonbek and Waterford crystal chandelier
Radiant casual and formal living/dining rooms immersed in spectacular harbour, ocean and bushland panoramas
Family sized provincial style kitchen equipped with induction cooktop, island bench and butlers' pantry
Sandstone entertainers' terrace with world class views overlooks heated mosaic tiled swimming pool
Park-like gardens with lush level lawns and play equipment immersed in wonderful leafy privacy
Generously scaled bedrooms most with built-in wardrobes and top floor sandstone terrace access
Palatial ocean view main bedroom complete with Calacatta marble spa ensuite and dressing room
Ground floor billiards room with full sized table, wet bar with underwater pool view, oversized rumpus
Fully equipped home cinema including seating, premium 4K audio system, traditional sauna, 3,000 bottle wine approx. storage room
Flexibility and space for au pair accommodation, options for home office/study on each floor
Polished herringbone floors, Brazilian mahogany millwork, Jetmaster fireplace, dumbwaiter, laundry chute
Internal access to double lock-up garage and driveway parking, Bosch alarm, extensive storage space
A legacy in the making, this grand residence of rarely found scale, quality and prestige is ideal for discerning families.