* Only once in a lifetime does an opportunity arise to secure one of Manly’s first and most iconic homes, a stately Federation Bungalow on a private and expansive double sized block with rear lane access on the beach end of the quiet, wide, tree-lined Alexander Street.

* Set in the ultimate lifestyle playground, leave the car keys at the front door and lose track of time and space on Manly Beach, in the cosmopolitan restaurants and cafes, in the corso or hop on a ferry to the city all only metres away.

* Still bearing the name of “New Killarney” given to it in the 1900′s by the resident horse coachman, this home has recently benefited from an extensive revamp bringing classic sophistication to the historical grandeur of period features that extend throughout in sky-high decorative ceilings and cornices.

* Beyond the front portico through the decorative lead light panels of the primary entrance, beautiful Kauri pine floorboards cascade throughout and into the ultimate entertainer’s quarters of an open-plan kitchen, living and dining.

* As seen in The Beverly Hills Hotel, an original Martinique wallpaper mirror images the tropical surrounds of the neighbouring backyard in the living/dining.

* Seamlessly it extends out into a private north-facing outdoor sanctuary from an undercover deck to a recently landscaped level lawn with manicured gardens.

* The chic island kitchen features stunning Corian benchtops, an eat-in buffet, seamless cabinetry and the integrated s/steel appliances of an ILVE 5-burner gas stove and a dual drawer dishwasher.

*Inherently beautiful with a resplendent marble fireplace, the original entry of the home has been transformed into a spacious second living and dedicated study.

* With stunning period features that include gorgeous picture rails and exquisite accommodation lies in four double bedrooms with BIR’s. The master features an original ensuite with oversized shower and heated towel racks, while another bedroom exists as a dedicated carpeted retreat upstairs under eclectic pitched ceilings with open skylights.

* Pristinely presented, the original main bathroom has a combined bath and shower with a well-appointed in-cupboard laundry and dedicated access to an outdoor nook.

* In addition to high-quality finishes and considerate features throughout, a double lock-up garage with additional storage space provides drive in and out convenience rarely found in Manly.