Nestled away in a beautiful green cul-de-sac surrounded by the lush natural parklands of Garigal National Park, this private and earthy 4BR double story home on 898sqm is a rough diamond sure to delight any renovator or builder. As cheap as you will find on the northern beaches, it offers the potential of being an impressive investment once the work is done. Sitting high on the block and optimising its westerly aspect with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, the focus was to capture private Davidson views. It features timber floors, architecturally pitched ceilings and would have had a feeling of grandeur and presence in its hay day. The expansive open-plan living/dining area flows through to the kitchen and family. Offering three bedrooms upstairs, master with ensuite, walk-in-robe, vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors leading to the large rear deck and fenced in-ground pool, the fourth bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite is downstairs alongside a spacious but unfinished living area. Here you have perfect space for growing teens or an opportunity to leverage your income with dual living or deluxe Airbnb guest accommodation.Either capitalise on this rare opportunity to build your ideal family home or prepare yourself for a renovation challenge that will reward you once completed. Set close to The Cascades bike and walking trails, Davidson High School, Kambora Public School and St Martins Primary School, it is also a short 600m walk to the City Chatswood bus service. From here you can enjoy all the northern beaches have to offer.- Quiet cul-de-sac in a highly sought after location.- Expansive open space between living zones.- Incredibly private surrounded by lush bushland setting.- Large rear entertaining leading to in-ground pool.- Architectural ceilings, floorboards and floor-to-ceiling windows with treetop views. – Master bedroom complete with walk-in-robe, ensuite bathroom and separate entry.- Opportunity to create self-contained accommodation downstairs.- Double carport, ample storage. – Close to Davidson High School, Kambora Public School and St Martins Primary School.- Only 25 minutes from Manly Beach and 600m walk to the City Chatswood bus service.