2/371-373 Sydney Road, Balgowlah

You could almost hear a pin drop in this sumptuous townhouse-like sanctuary, tucked peacefully away behind Balgowlah Village with the world at your doorstep. Brilliantly designed across two superbly appointed levels, the apartment showcases a generous living space extending to a covered all-weather entertaining and dining terrace with leafy district vistas, plus a private courtyard and a balcony basking in northerly sunshine. An indulgent full master suite occupies the top floor and spills out to the north balcony, while a deluxe stone kitchen, ultra-modern bathrooms and engineered European oak flooring combine to add an air of understated sophistication. Set within a boutique security building of six residences with private access via a rear lane, it is only footsteps to a vibrant village shopping, cafes, restaurants and buses to just about everywhere, and it's minutes to Manly's beaches, wharf and dining mecca as well as the Sydney CBD.

* Street access exclusively from the rear via Hurstwaite Lane that runs alongside the council car park
* An entrance foyer leads to a generous living space with leafy vistas and glass sliders opening to a covered terrace
* Vast entertainer's terrace with district views embraced by clear cafe blinds - ideal for all-weather alfresco dining
* Sleek stone kitchen with a three-seat breakfast bar, gas cooktop, wall and microwave ovens plus a dishwasher
* Palatial entire top-floor main bedroom with mirrored built-ins, ensuite and a private sun-soaked north balcony
* Large second bedroom with mirrored built-ins opens to a private north-facing walled courtyard
* Stylish contemporary bathrooms, internal laundry, engineered European oak flooring, ceiling fans and a gas outlet
* Set within 'The Gateway', an immaculate full-brick security building, easy access via one flight of stairs
* Step around the corner to shops, cafes and eateries, only a couple of minutes' stroll to Coles and gyms
* Footsteps from bus services to Manly Wharf, Milsons Point, Chatswood, Warringah Mall and the city
* Four minute wander to picturesque North Harbour Reserve and the scenic Manly to Spit Bridge Walkway
* Secure car space entered via the rear lane, covers an impressive 133sqm on title, lock-up storeroom

Council: $1,844pa approx.
Water: $808pa approx.
Strata: $2,530pq approx.