1/7 Commonwealth Parade, Manly NSW 2095

At 400m from Manly Wharf, the city commute gets no easier than from this historic apartment building across the street from Manly Cove. With your immediate surroundings of Manly Corso and Manly, Delwood and Fairlight Beaches and the Fairlight Walk to The Spit, the options for enjoying your downtime here are hard to beat. A full renovation in 2002 updated this unique 1915 high-rise throughout. Unit 1 on the ground level, which may have originally been the caretaker's premises, includes a wraparound courtyard on title. The cottage garden begins at the private gate with a lawn leading to a paved area ideal for entertaining and everyday outdoor dining. From here you can see the ferries glide in to the wharf through the pine trees opposite. Both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and the master bed has a modern ensuite. The living room's picture window maximises natural light to the open-plan layout. The kitchen has a pantry and gas appliances. Adding to the charm of this grand property are: - High ceilings and a formal entrance hall with stained glass window - Front door separate from the main building's entry, giving the feel of a freestanding home - A second convenient rear entry via the private courtyard - Elevated ground floor position offering street front privacy - Potential for a study area in the alcove off the entry hallway - Lock-up shed for the surfboards, wet suits and bicycles - Laundry facilities in the main bathroom - Rear street access to the building via The Crescent.