28 Austral Avenue, North Manly NSW 2100

Revitalize this weatherboard classic or extend (STCA) and fully capitalise on a fabulous block of land with district views in a sought-after central leafy locale.

With its elegant timber façade awaiting a restorative infusion to revive the sparkle of its glory days, it features a full-width covered veranda dressed in elaborate timber fretwork and lead light windows that hones in on district views stretching as far as St Patrick's in Manly.

Graced with soaring 3m ceilings, exposed timber door frames and skirting boards plus original cast iron fireplaces, it includes a central entrance hall with oversize bedrooms and a tidy original bathroom. Bright and spacious lounge room warmed by a cosy gas log fireplace, dining room with leafy district views opening to the rear garden plus a large near original gas kitchen as well as a lock-up garage and car space.

Enjoying near level street access, the residence is set forward on the block with deep near level rear lawns and established gardens providing an enchanting child-safe haven, abundant space for creative landscape design and a pool (STCA).

Peacefully nestled in a tranquil leafy setting, it is a stroll to city buses, and minutes to Warringah Mall, Harbord Primary School, Freshwater village, numerous beaches and Manly's cosmopolitan lifestyle attractions.