Lifestyle - One of North Balgowlah's first homes, this grand sandstone residence built in 1918 has been architecturally renovated and extended to create a contemporary masterpiece on an unusually large 1081 sqm block. With a perfect north east aspect at the rear, this gorgeous home beautifully combines the charm of yesteryear with today's modern essentials and luxury features. In a quiet leafy street, it's just a 5 minute stroll to North Balgowlah cafes and shops and Manly Dam Reserve, with CBD and school buses at the corner. Manly beach is a 5 minute drive or a 10 minute bike ride along the designated bicycle track nearby
Accommodation - An expansive open plan lounge/dining flows through two sets of elegant glass bi-folds to the private level grassy backyard with heated pool and decks. Nearby is the designer Corian gas kitchen with integrated Miele appliances. The luxurious parents' wing features an oversized bedroom with b/ins, a study, dressing room and chic marble ensuite with underfloor heating, separate bathtub and shower and heated towel rails. Formal dining room, 5th bed/living. Large beds, 2nd bed opens to balcony. Generous front garden with large sandstone verandah.
Features - With an incredible 32m frontage, this wonderful heritage home has had only 4 owners in its 92-year history. With the sandstone actually quarried from the block, its divine period features include fireplaces, high ceilings, Jarrah floors and leadlight detailing. No expense was spared in its 2009 renovations with a specialist heritage architect ensuring its double-brick extensions seamlessly integrated with the original home. DLUG with off-street pkg for 2 further cars. Alarm, storage, integrated indoor/outdoor sound, central heating, data cabling, 30,000L underground rain tanks
