Offering an oasis of peace and privacy, this stylish Californian Bungalow - 'Fernlea' fuses practical living with timeless period charm. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Balgowlah -it's easy to feel at home in this picturesque property with its period features, spacious interiors, and quality finishes – perfectly suited for relaxed living and entertaining.
An impressive entrance hall leads to multiple light-filled living spaces which includes a generous lounge with gas fireplace, sunroom, formal and relaxed dining spaces. A gourmet kitchen features stone benchtops and a 900mm wide Ilve gas stove and seamlessly flows onto an inviting entertainer's deck overlooking a private picturesque garden and sparkling pool.
Timelessly renovated, this two-storey full brick home has three large bedrooms with the main bedroom featuring built-ins and a gracious window seat underneath a classic bay window. Upstairs offers independent living at its best with a bedroom, walk in robe, bathroom and living space with cameo views to Manly and Sydney Harbour. A perfect retreat for teenagers or guests.
Experience prized family living in this highly sought-after North Harbour enclave, just steps to Balgowlah Village, cafes, restaurants, transport links, the famous Manly scenic walk and iconic beaches.
This is a truly wonderful and sought after home in a desirable precinct offering the very best of the Northern Beaches lifestyle for families of all ages, downsizers and empty nesters.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Charming Californian Bungalow with many original period features
• Polished Jarrah floorboards, decorative ceilings and carpet in bedrooms
• 562 sqm north facing block
• Child and pet friendly gardens with salt chlorinated pool
• 3 bedrooms with built-ins, upstairs bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
• Stunning main bathroom featuring luxurious stand alone bath
• Tessellated tiled entrance patio
• Provincial style renovated kitchen with European appliances
• Gas fireplace in living, air conditioning upstairs
• Plantation shutters in living spaces, ceiling fans in bedrooms
• Storage throughout including huge attic and under-stair storage
• Spacious internal laundry, 12 panel 3000W solar system
• Outdoor covered entertaining deck overlooking garden and pool
• Original garage/workshop/carport in rear, new carport at front
ABOUT BALGOWLAH
• Balgowlah is an immensely appealing suburb popular for its shops, foreshores and parks with close proximity to the Sydney CBD and even closer to Manly Beach and its vibrant village life.
• White Street is located on the 'south side of Sydney Road' in a convenient and highly accessible position close to Stockland Balgowlah and the Sydney Road Balgowlah retail corridor as well the Rosebery Street retail precinct which includes Harvey Norman, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi & Bunnings.
• The home is also close to all the main recreational facilities and amenities including North Harbour Reserve, Forty Baskets, Fairlight and Manly beaches, Balgowlah Tennis Club and Boy Charlton Swimming Centre.
• Other recreational points of interest close by are the Balgowlah, Manly and Warringah golf clubs as well as the famous The 'Spit to Manly' foreshore walk. Castle Rock Beach, Clontarf Beach and the picnic grounds of Clontarf Reserve.
• Immediate access to public transport takes you to Sydney's CBD, North Sydney, Manly village as well as Warringah Mall and the Northern Beaches.
• The home's position falls into the catchment area for Balgowlah Heights Public School. St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School is also in the immediate area. For Years 7 to 12 - The Northern Beaches Secondary College Mackellar Girls Campus & Balgowlah Boys Campus.
For further enquiries please inspect at the scheduled open home times or call John Smyth on 0413058000.
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