An artfully reimagined character home set amid a carefree tropical garden oasis, this freestanding dual-level residence offers wonderful versatility and spectacular entertaining areas for families in an exclusive "Manly Flat" address. Elevated above the street to capture the north sun and sea breezes, it features a sunny living space, grand dining room, sleek stone kitchen and a basement retreat area offering handy versatile options. Set on 342sqm with a sunny north terrace, private covered rear entertainers' deck with a pool, its whisper-quiet setting only a two minute stroll from trendy delis, seaside eateries and Manly Beach, a five minute wander into Manly's humming village hub and a seven walk to Manly Wharf.
•Elegant sandstone-look veneer façade set behind landscaped tropical gardens
•Sun-washed Travertine-paved front courtyard, timber stairs lead up to the house
•Part-covered front veranda and a northeast living space capture sun and breezes
•Grand dining room with towering sculpted ceilings and a cosy open fireplace
•Stone and gas kitchen with a stool bar and dishwasher overlooks the rear garden
•Large bedrooms with built-ins, the second has a gorgeous sunlit bay window
•Whole floor parents' retreat with an ensuite and north window with district views
•Stylish bathrooms, timber flooring, ceiling fans and ducted air conditioning
•The extensive basement retreat with a bathroom is an ideal hangout for teens
•Cabana with a bar and a covered alfresco timber bar extend to the courtyard
•The large courtyard sits below a natural rock face and steps up to a plunge pool
•200m to popular delis and eateries and 400m to Harris Farm Markets
•350m to Manly Aquatic Centre, Graham Reserve dog park and express city buses
•Extra-deep auto lock-up garage with a storage room and access to the retreat