118 Lawrence Street, Freshwater

Move straight into this tastefully modernised family home or explore the option of renovating and going up (STCA) to further capitalise on a premium 720sqm parcel of land in a prime central address. With a full brick bungalow forming its foundations, the residence features a sweeping open floor living and dining space, a granite and gas kitchen and two fabulous alfresco entertaining areas with expansive leaf-filtered district vistas. A private family-friendly sanctuary with tranquil gardens framing gently-sloping, fully-fenced lawns, it is less than a four minute stroll to Freshwater Village and express city buses, and an easy 10 minute wander to Harbord Public School or Freshwater Beach.

* Generous living space with a defined dining area, a cosy open fireplace and enchanting leafy district vistas
* Gourmet granite kitchen equipped with gas cooking and a stainless steel dishwasher
* Private rear entertainers' terrace reveals sweeping views through lush gardens with two giant Norfolk pines
* Three oversized bedrooms with built-ins include a north-facing main, and a modern spa bathroom complete the entry-level
* Large fourth bedroom or media room and a bathroom downstairs, glass sliders open to a covered rear garden deck and lawn
* High ceilings, timber flooring, sash windows, air conditioning and an under-stair storeroom
* 170m to Manly Wharf buses, 380m to express city buses and cosmopolitan shops and eateries at Freshwater Village
* A first-floor addition (STCA) would expand existing views stretching from the leafy western ridges across to Fairlight
* Keypad-operated pedestrian-gate entry as well as electronic gated car access to the front garden
* The enclosed rear lawn is ideal for pets and children, and there's a fenced-off lower second tier at the rear
* Lock-up garage plus secure parking for two or three more cars plus a lockable storeroom under the house

Council: $2,982pa approx
Water: $700pa approx