* Resting amid sunny gardens on 622sqm, “Gungamba” is a gracious sandstone-framed family home built c.1920 and superbly extended to take advantage of sweeping views over Manly to the ocean from the upper level.
* Redesigned with a focus on family living and alfresco entertaining, it enjoys a sought-after setting on the edge of Balgowlah Heights, moments to tranquil foreshore parkland.
* Set behind a leafy foregarden with gated portico entry, its beautifully proportioned interiors retain their original period character and charm while offering multiple living and entertaining spaces to suit the needs of a contemporary family lifestyle.
* The traditional front of the home incorporates separate elegant formal living and dining rooms, both warmed in the winter months by an open fireplace and featuring classic ornate ceilings, original Jarrah polished timber floors and stained glass leadlight windows.
* Wrapped in cedar doors and featuring high vaulted ceilings, a spacious family kitchen and stylish dining with central timber-topped island bench flows seamlessly to a sunny entertainer’s terrace, established gardens and in-ground pool.
* Perfect for growing families, accommodation includes four double bedrooms with built-ins, two on each level, including a master with fireplace and king sized lower level bedroom opening to a wraparound sunroom, with the versatility to utilise as a study, play room or 5th bedroom.
* A wide staircase with sunny north facing feature window leads to a further relaxed family living space with two charming window seats and balcony, positioned to soak up sweeping views to the ocean.
* Three full bathrooms and a separate laundry service the home, including a lower level heritage-style bathroom with clawfoot bath, and fresh two-way family bathroom on the upper level.
* A large store room (former garage) could easily be transformed into a studio or play room or poolside cabana. Additional features include double off street parking, ample storage and FoxTel.
* Perfectly positioned within a prized family community, it’s moments to sought-after schools, harbour beaches and Balgowlah Heights village, and only a short drive to the new Stockland shopping centre and idyllic surf beaches.