* This warmly appealing full brick period-style home is generously set over two levels and has an upstairs parents’ retreat, 2 north-facing balconies with deep district views plus a large Tuscan-style sun terrace overlooking private, verdant gardens.
* Discretely positioned below street level, amongst manicured front gardens, its elevated rear affords views, light and intense privacy.
* With a flexible layout it has many living areas and has potential to be a four bedroom home with two living areas or a three bedroom home with three living areas..
* On entry there is a large formal lounge to the right of the entry hall. It has double French doors to the hall, original paint rails, fireplace and a bay window. There are two more bedrooms on this level, both generously proportioned and with built-ins.
* The main bathroom is stylishly renovated in a period-style with a luxurious clawfoot bath, separate shower recess and a timeless timber vanity.
* To the left of the entry the home opens out to a large family room that makes the most of the grand district views.
* The family room encompasses an open plan kitchen with country timber cupboards, granite bench tops and quality Ilve appliances and opens via timber sliding doors to a large, covered entertaining deck that fully optimises the lofty aspect and deep district outlook.
* In addition to the deck, there is also an expansive sandstone Tuscan-style terrace that steps down to a level, grassed garden, privately screened by tall poplars and perfectly oriented to catch the sun.
* On the upper level there is a spacious parents’ retreat with walk-in robe and period-style ensuite plus a large sitting room and study area. Sliding timber doors open to a north-facing balcony with the wide district view on full display
* With generous sandstone foundations available there is also a massive under-house area consisting of four separate rooms with good head-height for storage, a kids’ rumpus and the perfect home cellar.
* There is also a carport at street level and an internal laundry.
* Perfectly located in a quiet street on the north side of prestigious Fairlight this character-filled period home is walking distance to Manly West Primary School, Manly swimming pool, golf course and parklands plus only a five minute drive to Manly and beaches.