3 Lawson Place, Manly

A breathtaking fusion of Federation Arts and Crafts charm and a visionary Breakspear Architects redesign has transformed this freestanding c1928 residence into a bespoke haven of timeless elegance, cutting-edge contemporary flair and designer sophistication. Ready to move straight in or add significant value with the DA approved plans for a whole top-floor parents' retreat with built-ins, ensuite and spectacular ocean to harbour views. Poised on the high side of the street to reveal magical scenes of the ocean, St Patrick's Seminary and the harbour, it showcases a sweeping open-plan living and dining area, and an adjoining sunlit alfresco room with giant automated hinged windows that invite in sea breezes and stunning views. Boasting an opulent main bedroom suite, a media lounge that easily doubles as a third bedroom and a dedicated home office space. Nestled on 241sqm parcel of easy-care gardens in a whisper-quiet one-way street on the exclusive Western Hill, this peaceful and private sanctuary is only a five-minute stroll from Manly Village, a lazy seven meander to Manly Beach, and a ten minute walk to the ferry wharf.

* Leaf-filtered Ocean views sweep to the harbour and Sydney Heads, with the village and St Patrick's lighting up at night
* Elaborate white painted rendered façade dressed with a high gable-roof, timber shingles and leadlight windows
* Private front lawn and landscaped gardens, covered verandah with views of St Patrick's Seminary glowing resplendent at night
* Sweeping open floor living and dining space with a skylight and windows drawing in the northern sun
* Tiled alfresco dining room with ocean-to-harbour views and automated windows opening to welcome the sea breezes
* Media lounge or third bedroom with an elegant gas log fireplace and views over the village to St Patrick's Seminary
* Stainless steel-benched kitchen with gas cooktops, 900m Smeg oven, integrated dishwasher and a butler's pantry
* The central entrance hall leads past two spacious bedrooms to an open void with a study area under a sunny north window
* Glass sliding doors open to a rear entertainers' deck lined by a natural privacy screen of manicured conifers
* Main bedroom suite with a timber walk-through robe and ensuite, the second bedroom has Poliform built-ins
* Designer bathrooms with white pennyround wall tiles and natural stone flooring, the ensuite has a standalone bath
* Gorgeous window seats sit beneath leadlight windows in the bedrooms, external electric blinds shade the kitchen window
* Soaring ceilings, American oak floorboards, plantation shutters, sash windows and air-con
* DA approval for a whole top-floor parents' retreat with built-ins, ensuite and spectacular ocean to harbour views
* 160m to Paolo's Cafe, footsteps to Ivanhoe Park, which connects to Manly Oval and Manly Tennis Club
* Short stroll to shops and vibrant eateries, Manly Beach, Manly Swim Centre and a quick city commute by ferry
* Car space, walk to Manly Village Public School, St Mary's Primary School, Stella Maris College and St Paul's College

Council: $3,304.8pa approx.
Water: $780pa approx.