* ‘Lilly Pilly’ is a quintessential Balgowlah Heights family home blending c1941 character and modern comfort across one free-flowing level matched by a spectacular 180-degree panorama encompassing North Harbour and the ocean skyline

* Offered for the first time in 28 years, immaculate interiors present a generous balance of formal and informal living opening onto an impressive deck and sun soaked terrace

* Set amongst beautiful formal gardens affording abundant privacy, it provides scope to add a second storey and capture further stunning views (STCA)

* Just a short stroll to Beatrice Street village, Balgowlah Heights Public School, Forty Baskets beach and North Harbour Reserve

* Framed in landscaped gardens with room for a pool is the delightful curved façade and elegant foyer with French doors leading to a gracious formal lounge boasting an open fireplace and glorious bay windows

* An adjoining formal dining area seamlessly merges with the huge front deck, undercover for alfresco entertaining and complete with block-out blinds

* Dressed in polished floorboards, the spacious family and casual dining area has bi-fold glass doors accessing a large covered terrace with breathtaking views over neighbouring trees to the moorings of North Harbour and Pacific Ocean beyond

* Steps climb down to a charming patio and rolling lawns – a perfect place to spend time with the family

* Schemed in granite benches is the sleek kitchen with premium appliances including a gas cooktop and Asko dishwasher, a breakfast bar, plentiful storage and soft close drawers

* Comfortable accommodation takes in a king size main bedroom with a walk-in robe and terrace access, substantial second bedroom with built-ins and pristine bathroom

* A separate self-contained studio could function as a teenage retreat, guest accommodation or space to work from home – it has a light filled bedroom with a living area and kitchenette, and full bathroom

* This magnificent property also comprises a European laundry, a powder room, an external laundry/bathroom, an external w/c, a workshop, high ceilings, double brick walls, gas ducted heating, good air flow, enormous under house storage, gas to the deck/terrace and a remote double garage with additional storage and easy street access