43 Darley Road, Manly

Brilliantly updated while retaining its enchanting Victorian character, this sophisticated residence occupies a north-east to rear 335sqm parcel on Manly's prized Eastern Hill. A beautifully resolved single-level plan brings together generous interiors, front and rear alfresco spaces, a substantial lawn and rare dual street frontages, with gated parking accessed from Cliff Street. Soaring ceilings, wide-plank timber floors and an elegant archway establish a graceful architectural rhythm, where original detail and contemporary refinement coexist with ease. The formal lounge and dining rooms retain their Victorian grandeur, each anchored by an original marble fireplace, while relaxed living and dining unfold around a stone kitchen with gas Ilve range. Four bedrooms provide generous accommodation, complemented by two crisp contemporary bathrooms. Reverse-cycle air conditioning, a European laundry and extensive attic space add considered functionality with potential for extension. Beyond, East Manly Cove Beach, Manly Beach, the 16ft Skiff Club, Manly Ferry and Manly's lively cafes, restaurants and shops are within easy reach, alongside bus services and Manly Village Public School. A home of enduring character, thoughtful proportion and quietly assured coastal appeal.

* High-side from the road with charming street appeal and dual frontage
* North-east to rear, endearing character home, fenced and secure
* Original part of the home is full brick with soaring over-height ceilings
* Wide planked timber floorboards, master bedroom with a marble fire
* Elegant open plan formal lounge and dining with 2 marble fireplaces
* French doors open to the covered patio and the terrace with a view
* Extended at the rear, casual living and dining with reverse cycle a/c
* Two contemporary bathrooms, three further spacious bedroom suites
* Modern stone clad gas kitchen with Ilve appliances, European laundry
* Substantial covered rear entertainer's terrace spills out to the rear lawns
* Cliff Road access to the gated car space, generous attic storage area
* 180m to the bus, 300m to East Manly Cove Beach, 700m to Manly Beach
* 600m to the ferry, 500m to shops/dining, 400m to Manly Village Public

Outgoings;
Water $649PA approx.
Council $5,512PA approx.