* This substantial family home has been beautifully renovated throughout and enjoys tranquil privacy with superb panoramic ocean views. Within a stone’s throw of Balgowlah Heights’ village shops and public school, the popularity of this locale remains in high demand and offers the promise of a lifestyle to suit.

* In a family oriented enclave, this double brick home with its solid sandstone foundations, has beautiful landscaped gardens and an enclosed level lawn, perfect for a safe environ for the kids. It was once home to the former NSW Governor Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, and having undergone a beautiful contemporary renovation and upper level extension, it is probably unrecognisable from its humble origins.

* Wide double front doors open into a generous reception hall from which multiple separate living areas flow to left and right. The stylish formal lounge with office nook provides an area for quiet solitude and direct access to the private front garden. The relaxed casual open plan living and dining links seamlessly with a luxurious granite gourmet chef’s kitchen with stainless steel Bosch appliances. Enjoying a sun-drenched north-east aspect, the living/dining leads effortlessly through bi-folds to a deep alfresco terrace with elevated district and coastal views.

* All three bedrooms are generously proportioned with an ample amount of built-in robes, deep loft storage and reverse cycle air con units in both upstairs bedrooms. The third bedroom benefits from its own luxury ensuite with deep bath and separate frameless shower, while there is a further combined guest bathroom and laundry / utility room. The 7.8m wide master parents’ retreat boasts a spectacular outlook with its own private balcony, enjoying sweeping views to Manly and the ocean, as well as an expansive shower ensuite and walk-in robe.

* With high ceilings throughout, giving the home grand proportions, the family living has a gas fireplace, warm polished timber floors and reverse cycle air-con unit. This relaxed home offers low-maintenance living with easy care lawns, landscaped gardens, drip irrigation, superb internal storage plus an oversized lock-up garage to the rear and additional car space.

* Firmly planted in a suburb that is continually in high demand offering the idyllic harbourside lifestyle position, this home offers space for a growing modern family, surrounded by excellent schools, immediate access to express city transport and close proximity to pristine beaches.