* Offering an enviable beach lifestyle in the prized heart of Fairlight, this elegant boutique apartment with its own street entry occupies the entire lower floor of a grand Federation residence converted into a block of three.

* Nestled in a quiet garden setting, immaculate open plan interiors of deceptively spacious proportions flow effortlessly to the deluxe entertainer’s terrace with breathtaking views across the harbour and through the heads to the ocean.

* Tailored for modern functionality, it is footsteps from express city buses, Fairlight’s boutique village, Fairlight beach and the foreshore walking path to Manly just a short stroll to ferries and the ocean waves.

* Set at the heart of the apartment is a large living and dining area drenched in natural light. Wrapped in bi-fold windows is an attached family area with an integrated gas fireplace and tranquil garden outlook.

* Bi-fold glass doors afford an effortless flow to the deluxe rear terrace, covered for summer alfresco entertaining. Embracing the garden setting, it has breathtaking harbour views to South Head sweeping out to the ocean skyline.

* Step down to a lush residents’ garden a quiet level outdoor area with a cubby house, perfect for young children.

* Overlooking the garden is a smart modern kitchen incorporating a stainless steel oven, Bosch cooktop and dishwasher, island bench with a CaesarStone breakfast bar, extensive cabinetry, soft close drawers and glass splashbacks. Nearby is a separate study.

* Generous accommodation encompasses a king size main bedroom with ocean views, terrace access, a walk-in robe and sparkling twin ensuite. Further on are two bright bedrooms, one with built-ins and the other with storage, and an oversized twin bathroom with a shower over a full bath.

* Beyond the gracious stucco faade and private sunken entrance at the back of the block, this superb apartment also features a substantial laundry, intercom security, high ceilings with downlights, polished floorboards, sash windows, wooden venetian blinds, warm interior tones and hallway storage.