23 Ethel Street, Balgowlah

Architecturally remastered and crafted with designer finesse, this sumptuous c1925 bungalow has been meticulously transformed into a haven of modern liveability and spectacular alfresco entertaining. Graced with exquisite period detailing and enhanced with contemporary design innovations and superb appointments, it features a stately living room opening to a glass-enclosed front verandah soaked in northern sunshine and an expansive open floor family and meals area flowing seamlessly to the rear garden. Placed on 680sqm of beautifully landscaped gardens with private near-level lawn, a covered entertainers terrace with built-in barbecue plus a hot tub and a sauna, its central location is a short stroll to Seaforth Village and city buses with a choice of schools and beaches only a short breath away.

* Move straight in and live in consummate luxury or go up (STCA) and transform city skyline scenes into panoramic views
* Elegant exposed brick façade behind north lawn and gardens, high ceilings, leadlight windows and engineered timber floors
* Enter via a giant glass-enclosed verandah with timber flooring and a sunny north aspect - an ideal winter room
* Formal living room with a cast iron combustion stove set in a sandstone fireplace that opens to the verandah
* Expansive open floor living space with a gas log fireplace with a sandstone surround plus a defined dining area
* Stunning stone-crafted kitchen with a breakfast bar, gas cooktop and integrated dishwasher
* Spacious bedrooms, three have built-ins, the main has a walk-in robe and ensuite and the second has a window seat
* Superbly crafted bathrooms with marble feature tiles, the main has a separate shower and tub plus heated flooring
* Internal laundry/mud room with a bathroom, ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans, keyless entry
* Covered sandstone entertainers' terrace with a barbecue adjoins a covered verandah with city skyline views
* The deep enclosed near-level rear lawn and landscaped gardens include a courtyard with a hot tub and a sundeck
* Sunny private courtyard behind the garage with a premium sauna opposite a hot/cold outdoor shower
* 200m to Seaforth Village and buses to Manly Beach and the city, Balgowlah Heights Public School catchment area
* Oversized auto lock-up garage with epoxy flooring, plenty of storage space and parking in front

Council: $2,879pa approx
Water: $676pa approx