2/10 Maretimo Street, Balgowlah

From its house-like proportions and premium-quality finishes to its expansive cityscape panoramas and beautifully landscaped gardens, this bespoke dual-level contemporary semi delivers an idyllic retreat for families, empty-nesters or executives seeking the freedom of a lock-and-leave lifestyle. Freestanding to the north and flooded with natural light, it features separate living, dining and family rooms, a deluxe fully integrated stone kitchen, a spectacular master suite, a home office and a wine cellar. Enjoying complete peace and privacy, it rests on exquisitely landscaped near-level gardens with a sunlit north deck, a serene courtyard and a low-maintenance synthetic rear lawn. Only footsteps from city and Manly Wharf buses, it is less than a five minute stroll from a choice of village shopping centres, seven minutes on foot to Sandy Bay and a 10 minute walk to Balgowlah Heights Public School or North Harbour Reserve.

* Stylish façade set behind landscaped gardens with a cobbled path leading via palms and frangipanis to the front door
* Entrance foyer with a powder room extends to a floor-to-ceiling glass gallery walk overlooking the north courtyard
* Generous living space flows to a sunny terrace with cityscape cameos and a retractable awning
* Large dining area plus a separate family room with a built-in day bed and a private study alcove fitted with a desk
* Glass sliders open to a synthetic northeast rear lawn screened by lush gardens peppered with palms and flowering plants
* Sleek open plan stone kitchen with a stool bar, Smeg gas cooktops and ovens, integrated fridge and dishwasher
* Three generous bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and ensuites finished in fresh contemporary themes
* The main bedroom features a mirrored dressing table and an imported marble ensuite with a standalone bath
* Main bedroom balcony opens to sweeping city and Chatswood skyline views, and scenes of Middle Harbour
* 326sqm on title, full brick, high ceilings, French Oak flooring, ducted air-con, electric blinds and fully alarmed
* Private sun-washed north deck with an auto-retractable awning and a tranquil courtyard with a Japanese maple centrepiece
* 200m to city and Manly Wharf buses, short stroll to Balgowlah Heights Village or Seaforth Village
* Located within the Balgowlah Boys High School catchment
* Minutes to Balgowlah Shopping Village, Warringah Mall, secluded harbour beaches and Manly's exciting attractions
* The basement area adjoining the garage includes a bathroom, laundry and a cool wine cellar
* Deep automatic double-lock-up garage with a workshop, internal access and parking spaces in front

Council: $1,911pa approx
Strata: $1,625pq approx
Water: $680pa approx