200m from Manly Beach, this freestanding heritage-rich home epitomises the quintessential Manly lifestyle. Offered for the first time in over 20 years, this iconic 1910′s sandstock brick construction is a stunning blend of old and new, architecturally renovated for modern family living and idyllic entertaining.

On a perfectly level block boasting prized off-street parking for 2, leave the car at home and set out on foot to everything this vibrant suburb offers including surf and harbour beaches, oceanfront bars and restaurants, shops, schools, city buses and ferries.

At the heart of the home, a large open-plan living, dining and kitchen seamlessly extend to a private sun-drenched backyard immersed in a symphony of rolling waves. With child-friendly level lawns, established landscaped gardens and a fishpond, celebrations, family fun and tranquil relaxation are well catered to with the additions of an electronic shade awning, a paved BBQ terrace and wide side access to the enclosed front courtyard.

With a style perfectly suited to its cosmopolitan seaside surroundings, ocean breezes trickle over fresh neutral interiors with worldly period charm in tall decorative ceilings, leadlight features, character-rich timber floors and original marble fireplaces.

A trendy beach theme continues into a rustic timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas appointments, an eat-in breakfast bar and plenty of preparation and storage space in addition to a walk-in pantry.

Providing generous accommodations with BIRs, 5 large bedrooms reside throughout in a versatile configuration with three up and two down. Thoughtfully designed to capture an idyllic northeast aspect with a sun-drenched undercover balcony, the top floor is light-filled with leafy outlooks of the iconic Norfolk Pines along Manly Beach.

Bathrooms reside on each level showcasing glass wrapped showers, with a fresh contemporary design in one and classic character-rich terrazzo tiling in the main in addition to a full-length bath.

A well-equipped study, a second living room and a separate internal laundry with WC complete this generous and highly flexible floor plan with additional features including plantation shutters, huge electronic awning that creates additional outdoor living, contemporary lighting, ceiling fans and extensive storage facilities.

Contact Georgi Bates of Cunninghams Property for further information.