21a Austral Avenue, North Manly

Wonderfully secluded like a clearing in a forest, this substantial and stylish residence provides a bespoke family oasis of tranquil peace and privacy in a sought-after central lifestyle pocket. A unique split-level design facilitates private spaces for all the family with bedrooms on three separate levels, and it comes complete with a choice of internal living/entertaining zones that flow to courtyards and decks that capture northerly sunshine as well as sublime views across the district. Nestled on 973sqm with a private levelled sunny lawn area screened by lush landscaped tropical gardens, it is 250m to buses and Nolan Reserve, stroll to village shops and within walking distance of schools, B-Line buses and Warringah Mall.

* Discretely tucked away down a private driveway with gated access, rendered brick and panelled façade on a sandstone base
* Living area with leafy views, dining room flows to a vast covered deck with district views plus a sunny north courtyard
* CaesarStone island kitchen with induction cooktop, three ovens and butler's pantry opens to courtyard
* Casual dining area flows to a courtyard with a pond that wraps around to a vast sunlit deck with magical treetop vistas
* Parent's retreat with walk-in robe, bathroom and a large bedroom or office, guest bedroom with built-ins on entry level
* Three further extra-large bedrooms with built-ins and family bathroom on the first floor, separate study on entry level
* Beautifully styled contemporary bathrooms, high ceilings, bamboo flooring plus gas heating outlets
* The lush gardens feature soaring palms, monstera, crepe myrtle and clivia plus a jacaranda and a towering angophora
* Private raised entertainers' deck at the rear of the garden with a covered pergola and stunning views
* Direct rear access to a pathway and 250m to playing fields and buses to Manly and Warringah Mall
* 12 minute stroll to Harbord Public School, Freshwater Village, Warringah Mall and B-Line city buses
* Tandem parking, lock-up basement workshop/storeroom, seven minute wander to local village and minutes to beaches

Council: $2,047pa approx
Water: $686pa approx