401 Pittwater Road, North Manly NSW 2100

Lovingly restored to near mint early 1900's condition, the exquisite 'Keirle Cottage' provides a sumptuous family haven of elegance, tranquillity and privacy. Carefully rearranged for modern living and meticulously updated with vintage fixtures and finishes, it is nestled amid an enchanting landscaped tropical garden paradise with shops, schools and beaches within walking distance or a few minutes level bicycle ride away.

* One of the first homes built in North Manly and fastidiously preserved
* On original land developed by Mayor, Alderman Arthur Thomas Keirle
* Combines classic Edwardian and Californian bungalow architecture
* High patterned ceilings, picture rails and exquisite leadlight windows
* Double brick, exposed dark timber doors plus original timber flooring
* Generous living space warmed by a Jetmaster gas log fireplace
* Enormous dining room flows to a vast covered rear entertainers' deck
* 80 year old Metters 'Early Kooka' stove serves as barbecue/roaster
* Kitchen with 130 year old recycled Oregon timber benches/cabinetry
* Ilve gas cooktops, stainless steel dishwasher and corner pantry
* Spacious bedrooms, main with built-ins, third with library/wine racks
* Vintage bathrooms with tessellated tiles and cast iron clawfoot baths'
* 531sqm of near level professionally landscaped Balinese gardens
* Paved paths wind through soaring palms, ferns and fruit bearing plants
* Traditional front porch hidden behind hedges and a picket fence
* Footsteps to wharf and city buses, stroll to lagoon/Queenscliff Beach
* Minutes to Harris Farm, Freshwater village and Manly Beach/Wharf
* Car space with potential to add carport (STCA), giant imported rustic work/garden shed

Council: $1,585pa approx
Water: $1,024pa approx