With careful planning, this freestanding 100 year old cottage has resulted in an eye-catching masterpiece in one of Fairlight’s most prominent and sought-after streets. It boasts period features and a superbly cohesive style in a family oriented locale.

From the moment you walk up onto the welcoming verandah, there is an undeniable bubble of emotion that rises up and whispers, “I am home”. Period high ceilings, stained glass window features and traditional fireplaces with deep mantels grace the interiors.

With a calm white colour palette contrasting perfectly with dark wide board floors, there is a true beach ambience from front to back. The open plan layout creates an uninterrupted flow from the internal living areas out to the sensational external entertaining space with its CaesarStone dining bar and Bose out-door sound system.

The kitchen truly is the place that is central to many family activities and this one with its magnificent bi-fold windows, integrated appliances and CaesarStone bench tops, allows for an eye to be kept on the younger ones as they play in the suitably child-equipped garden, whilst meals are prepared or the laundry is being done.

Considered thought has been given to storage in every area of this home, with form and function obviously being a strong focus in the design. Whether it is on display in the central living area, within bedrooms, tucked into under-stair cavities and hallway recesses or uniformly included down the exterior, the family who lives in this home enjoys an organised lifestyle.

There are four bedrooms and all enjoy an abundance of natural light, natural cross ventilation and cooling ceiling fans. The master boasts a luxury walk-in robe and a full ensuite with spa bath and separate shower recess. Both well-appointed bathrooms are impeccably presented with double sinks, large format tiles and frameless glass showers with overhead and hand-held showerheads.

Additional features include ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, natural gas bayonets inside and out, a garden irrigation system and numerous skylights. Conveniently positioned, one of the biggest pluses is being within a 1 km walk from the ferry wharf and Manly beach, only a block to Fairlight village shops and cafes and just a few hundred metres to Manly West Public School or Manly Swim Centre. Graham’s Reserve Dog Park is a short stroll away as is the recreational park for little ones.