24 French Street, Maroubra NSW 2035

A breathtaking 180-degree ocean panorama takes centre stage in this private coastal haven in a tightly held pocket of Maroubra just 800m down to the beachfront. Home of former NSW premier Bob Carr, the 577sqm approx property was purchased in 1979 and transformed by acclaimed architect Howard Tanner in the early 1990s to take full advantage of its incredible vantage point. A commanding setting on the high side of the street affords a superb sense of privacy with free-flowing living spaces opening out to a deep view-swept terrace while a deep park-like garden at the rear is bathed in northerly sunshine. Quality design and a cascading layout with open sightlines to the ocean vista from front to back create a close connection with the landscape beyond while the lush garden offers plentiful room for a pool. Carr held the seat in Maroubra for over 20 years until 2005 when he retired as the state's longest-serving premier and his four-bedroom home is perfectly located between the beachfront and Maroubra Junction's retail precinct.

In conjunction with Alexander Phillips 0418 404 337
PPD Real Estate

* One of Maroubra's best neighbourhoods
* High set with a sunny northerly rear aspect
* Available for the first time in 45 years
* 2 storey layout with a deep grassed garden
* A bright east aspect, soothing ocean breezes
* 4 bedrooms with 3 on the upper level
* Huge main bed with an ocean outlook
* Built-in robes and a deep view-swept deck
* Large living room with a Jetmaster fireplace
* Custom cabinetry, Tasmanian Ash floorboards
* Elegant dining room and a bright kitchen
* Casual living/dining opens to the garden
* Lush level lawn, ample room for a pool STCA
* 2 bathrooms, skylit main with double vanity
* Reverse cycle air, plentiful built-in storage
* New carpet upstairs, alarm and intercom
* Double parking including a lock-up garage
* 900m to Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club
* 350m to Cafe Positano, 1km to Pacific Square.