23 Bungaloe Avenue, Balgowlah Heights

Channel the Zen-like ambience of a tropical hinterland rainforest retreat within this sumptuous family home enveloped by a series of private sun-dappled decks, a terrace with a pool and exquisitely arranged tropical gardens. Intuitively designed to meet the contours of its high-side setting with a living room on the entry level and an open floor family/meals and stone island kitchen area upstairs, the beautifully crafted residence includes an indulgent main bedroom suite, stylish bathrooms, superb appointments and flows freely to the rear alfresco entertaining areas. Placed on 651sqm adjoining a reserve, it is nestled in the leafy heart of the peninsula within a short stroll of parks, the harbour foreshore, village shopping and the primary school.

* Sweeping family and meals area with soaring raked ceilings, sunny clerestory windows and leafy district vistas
* Sleek stone kitchen with a four-seat island bench, new s/steel gas stove and a dual drawer s/steel dishwasher
* French glass doors open to a sunlit entertainers' deck and a large lower deck screened by sublime tropical gardens
* Generous living room on the entry level with leafy outlooks opens to a private leaf-screened courtyard
* Four spacious bedrooms with built-ins and a beautifully styled bathroom with heated flooring round out the lower level
* The palatial upper-level main bedroom features a walk-in robe, leafy vistas and a full ensuite with an enormous bath
* Engineered timber flooring, multiple modern split-system air conditioning units plus gas heating outlets
* A Travertine terrace with a sparkling pool is hidden at the rear of the garden where a secure gate opens to the reserve
* The long-established gardens have been beautifully arranged with an array of soaring palms and majestic angophoras
* Short stroll to North Harbour Reserve, the primary school and village, 10 minute walk to Forty Baskets Beach
* Super-handy to Balgowlah Village, secluded harbour beaches, Warringah Mall, Manly Beach and the city
* Extra-deep lock-up garage with a wide side area for garden and sports equipment

Council: $3,495pa approx
Water: $680pa approx