31 Pavilion Street, Queenscliff

One of only a privileged few residences to occupy an oceanfront position on the headland above Freshwater Beach, this architectural designer home has been masterfully curated to celebrate its awe-inspiring setting while delivering a resort-inspired sanctuary of bespoke luxury. Commanding a breathtaking northerly panorama with uninterrupted views over Freshwater Beach and rolling surf to the glistening ocean horizon, it rests on 560sqm of exquisitely landscaped tropical gardens with an infinity pool seemingly suspended above the sea. Designed to echo the warmth and romance of a Mediterranean coastal villa with rich timbers and intricate wrought-iron detailing, the residence showcases a sequence of formal and casual living spaces flowing effortlessly to a sun-bathed ocean-view terrace. At its heart lies a stone-crafted island kitchen, complemented by opulent Travertine bathrooms, vast storage rooms and a superb full master suite complete with its own sun-drenched seaside balcony. Directly adjoining Freshwater View Reserve with just one neighbour, this whisper-quiet hideaway offers absolute serenity within footsteps of a popular cafe and city buses, a three-minute stroll to either Freshwater or Queenscliff Beach, and a picturesque 15-minute promenade walk to Manly's vibrant dining and social hub.

* Kick back in the sun and the breeze and take in ever-changing scenes of the beach and surfers on the waves below
* Stare out to an endless open sea occasioned by dolphins and whales, and over the district to a patchwork of night lights
* A sandstone wall and landscaped tropical garden frame a private tranquil front courtyard anchored by a water feature
* Rustic timber front door inlayed with wrought iron detailing, opening to a double height entrance foyer and a grand annexed vestibule
* Living room with a glass-fronted wood-burning fireplace opens via bi-folds to the terrace
* The banquet-sized dining room opens via glass bi-fold doors to the tranquil front courtyard
* Family room with stunning views opens to a glass balustrade that welcomes in ocean scenes and cooling sea breezes
* Miele fitted stone island kitchen with s/steel side bench, electric cooktop, wall and steam ovens and a dishwasher
* Palatial main bedroom suite with a walk-in robe, ensuite and a sunny seaside balcony with mesmerising panoramas
* Two additional large bedrooms, one with a built in that opens to a wide balcony with sweeping district views and the other enjoying the sunny seaside balcony
* The third bedroom enjoys an ocean outlook to North Head and cityscape horizons that light up at night
* Lavish Travertine tiled bathrooms with heated towel rails include a full main with heated flooring and a powder room
* High ceilings on both floors, arched feature windows and doorways, curled wrought iron gates and balustrades
* Wide dark-stained timber floorboards, plantation shutters, surround sound and ducted air conditioning
* Covered sandstone paved entertainers' terrace for drinks with scintillating views, northern sun and soothing summer sea breezes
* Step down to a sunlit sandstone terrace and heated infinity pool with birdseye beach, surf and ocean views
* Beyond the pool is a sunny levelled lawn, groves of palms and frangipani and a rough-cut path leading to the seaside cliff
* 150m to La Loca Cafe, 180m to Manly Wharf buses, 350m to Queenscliff Beach and 400m to Freshwater Beach
* 350m to Pilu Restaurant, 600m to express city buses, 800m to Freshwater Village, minutes from a selection of schools
* Automatic double lock-up garage with internal access and stairs down to three large storage rooms

Council $9,285pa approx.
Water: $691pa approx.