17 Beatty Street, Balgowlah Heights

BEST ACCESS VIA 22 FISHER STREET, BALGOWLAH HEIGHTS

Set just above Forty Baskets Beach with dreamy northeasterly views from North Harbour to Manly Cove and over Manly Village to the ocean, this phenomenal sanctuary perfectly encapsulates the modern idea of luxury, tranquillity and lifestyle. Architect-designed to optimise its sublime setting with expansive spreads of glass, its streamlined and versatile tri-level design incorporates multiple living spaces, seamless flow to sunny harbour-view terraces, a home office and a magnificent whole floor parent's retreat. Placed on 879sqm of enchanting landscaped gardens with private lawn areas and dual street frontages, it is only two minutes barefoot to the pristine shores of Forty Baskets Beach, a four minute stroll to Tania Park and within walking distance of Balgowlah Heights Public School.

* Architecturally designed by Caroline Pidcock with energy efficiency in mind
* Views stretch over North Harbour, Manly Cove and Manly Wharf to Manly Village and the ocean's horizon
* Surrounded by landscaped gardens - take in the native birdlife or the yachts and ferries in the harbour
* Secure gated access to private near-level lawn, landscaped gardens and a path leading to a double-height entrance foyer
* Sweeping living and dining space with an open fireplace with sublime leafy outlooks and glistening harbour views
* Glass sliding doors open to an extensive private entertainers' terrace capturing the northeast views, sun and breezes
* Gourmet kitchen with a stone island bench and a breakfast/study bench, stainless steel gas stove and dishwasher
* Family room with a gas fireplace and a versatile home office open to a tranquil rear courtyard and a fire-pit patio
* Whole floor parents' retreat with study area, walk-in robe, full ensuite and sunlit terrace with spectacular views
* Spacious bedrooms, home office/games room/fifth bedroom, stylish modern bathrooms include a lavish marble ensuite
* Internal laundry, huge storeroom and climate controlled cellar, high ceilings, louvred windows, plantation shutters and timber flooring
* Thoughtfully positioned windows, thermal mass walls, and strategically placed ventilation ensure a steady flow of cool air in the summer and warmth in the winter
* Beautifully landscaped established gardens with a majestic angophora, palms, hedges and Australian natives
* Near-level lawn at the rear shaded by a giant jacaranda with gated access through a sandstone fence to Beatty Street
* Footsteps to the Manly to Spit Bridge Walkway, stroll to Reef Beach, moments to village shops, Manly Beach and the city
* Sizable remote-controlled double-lock-up garage with an EV charger, solar roof panels and battery

Council: $4,875pa approx
Water: $680pa approx