* Capturing traditional elegance, this top floor apartment is one of only five in a boutique re-development of an original period home. Set in a quiet position at the rear of the block, with an impressive private communal entertaining garden, this property offers the benefits of ‘semi style’ living at an apartment price.

* Well presented throughout, the decorative high ceilings and period picture rails continue to offer timeless appeal. Being close to the beach this home benefits from fresh ocean breezes and skylights ensure that it is a light-filled living experience.

* The comfortable open plan living to the rear has a built-in electric heater and joins effortlessly with a contemporary kitchen with integrated laundry, practical four seat breakfast bar and multiple storage cabinets, plus massive rooftop storage accessed by pull down hardwood stairs.

* A unique feature of this home is the communal entertaining garden hewn from one of the old Manly sandstone quarries, with built-in hooded BBQ that is shaded by the mature landscaping, and the versatile sunroom/study or 3rd bedroom with its pretty bay window looks out towards this pleasant show of green.

* Generous double bedrooms, with built-in robes, offer space for relaxation and just down the hallway, the classic black and white bathroom comes with full bath and overhead shower.

* A single carspace is located at the rear of the block along with an upgraded shared laundry room. In addition to a recently refurbished, well maintained building, this home allows rear external access to the unique garden oasis.

* This apartment offers a fantastic jumping off point for those wishing to be only moments away from express CBD transport as well as just a stone’s throw from the Fairlight village shops and an easy stroll to the buzz of Manly town centre and an exciting beach life.

* First home buyers and astute investors may be interested in adding this to their priority viewing list. Please contact Andrew Lutze and Amy O’Mara of Cunninghams Property for further information.