brilliantly reimagined early 1900s residence
Freestanding to the north and flooded with natural light, this substantial dual level early 1900s semi has been brilliantly reimagined into a free-flowing family haven of timeless elegance and luxurious livability. Retaining its vintage pedigree with formal living and dining rooms adorned with original cast iron and marble fireplaces, it opens up at the rear to an open plan casual living and social zone with an island kitchen centrepiece and seamless to a north courtyard and rear entertainers' deck covered with Vergolas. Placed on private landscaped tropical gardens with a level pocket lawn at the rear, it is peacefully tucked away in a one-way street with Manly's buzzing lifestyle hub, city ferry terminal and pristine beaches only a short stroll away.- Gorgeous faade set behind lawn and a covered verandah paved in herringbone patterned brick- Grand living room with cast iron/marble fireplace opens via French door to the front verandah- Formal dining room with a fireplace, the sitting room with fitted desk opens to a north courtyard- The casual dining and kitchen area flows via glass sliders to a Vergola-covered northeast rear deck- Ceramic island kitchen with a two-seat breakfast bar and Super White dolomite side benches- Bosch induction cooktop, integrated double-door fridge/freezer and integrated Miele dishwasher- Large bedrooms with built-ins, main with ensuite and a rear verandah with outlooks to North Head- Exquisitely crafted bathrooms with stone vanity tops and raised wash basins, hot/cold beach shower- High rosette ceilings, oak floorboards, turned timber balustrade stairwell and louvred windows- Ducted and split-system air-conditioning upstairs, ceiling fans and solar electricity roof panels- 200m to Ivanhoe Botanical Gardens, 370m to Fairlight Village and 400m to the beach at Manly Cove- Six minute stroll to Manly Wharf and cosmopolitan eateries, eight minute wander to Manly Beach