2/37 Fairlight Street, Fairlight

Postcard-perfect view of the harbour and Sydney Heads take centre stage in this grand character apartment that delivers genuine house-like proportions and the freedom of a carefree lock-and-leave lifestyle. A Federation mansion architecturally modified to create three exclusive, whole-floor, Strata title residences, its superb layout features extensive living and dining spaces, modern kitchen and bathroom and easy extension to an enormous covered terrace where you can stare dreamily or entertain to a mesmerising, ever-changing harbour backdrop. Peacefully nestled below road level in the sweet spot between Fairlight Village and picturesque Fairlight Beach, it is within walking distance of Manly's dining hub, scenic city ferry service and world-class beaches.

* Breathtaking vistas over Manly Cove and the harbour stretch to the ocean through Sydney Heads
* Views take in Quarantine Beach, the Eastern suburbs, Reef and Forty Baskets Beach and yacht-studded North Harbour
* Stucco façade laced with shingles and leadlights, one flight of stairs down to a forecourt and private entrance foyer
* 186sqm on title, full brick construction, towering 3.3m ceilings, timber flooring, gas outlet and a large lock-up storeroom
* Extensive living space with wide glass bi-fold doors framing the views and opening to the covered harbourside terrace
* The views are also accessed from the kitchen and a large dining room with an original display fireplace
* Open plan island kitchen with stainless steel benches, gas cooking and a stainless steel dishwasher
* King-size bedrooms, the main has built-ins, an ensuite, harbour views and bi-fold doors opening to the terrace
* Stylish bathrooms with mosaic feature tiling, the full ensuite boasts a luxury corner spa bath, internal laundry
* Zero-maintenance gardens make it an idyllic, carefree retreat for active executives and empty-nesters
* 270m to Fairlight Village, 500m to Fairlight Beach, 10 minute walk to Manly Wharf and Village, 13 to Manly Beach

Strata: $2,340pq approx
Council: $1,869pa approx
Water: $691pa approx