51 Bower Street, Manly

Perfectly positioned above Manly's most prestigious oceanfront cul-de-sac to optimise breathtaking northerly ocean and coastal panoramas, this gorgeous character home has been artfully reimaged to retain its relaxed beach house charm throughout a sumptuous contemporary refurbishment. Spread across two levels with an additional basement retreat area, its streamlined design features multiple living and dining spaces flowing to sun-drenched ocean-view terraces and tranquil private courtyards at the rear. Placed on 696sqm of sublime Jamie Durie landscape-designed tropical gardens with near-level lawn area and gated access at the rear to Montpellier Place, its exclusive and enchanting lifestyle setting is only 300m to the pristine sands of Shelly Beach, 700m from the sand and surf at Manly Beach and a 10 minute wander into Manly's vibrant village shopping and dining hub.

* Postcard-perfect panoramas stretch from Manly Beach along the northern coastline all the way to the Central Coast
* The views take in Curl Curl Beach and Long Reef Beach as well as the surf to a shimmering open sea horizon
* Master-built full brick residence - move straight in and enjoy or renovate create your dream designer beach house (STCA)
* Secure gated access to stairs ascending private near level front lawn and a portico leading to an entrance foyer
* Generous living space with an open fireplace and a dining area open via French doors to a sunny ocean-view terrace
* The upstairs family room flows to a north terrace with awe-inspiring ocean, beach and coastal panoramas
* Designer Caesarstone island kitchen with a glass atrium, induction cooktop, two Miele ovens and dishwasher
* Casual dining area by the kitchen opens via stacked glass doors to an entertainers' terrace and tranquil courtyard
* Spacious bedrooms with built-ins, the main features a marble ensuite and opens the upper ocean-view terrace
* Large home office with a fitted timber desk and cabinetry, stylish bathrooms and a guest powder room
* The office and family room crate versatile options to function as a three, four or five bedroom residence
* High ceilings, timber parquetry flooring, plantation shutters, solar panels and battery, surfboard racks and garden shed
* The refurbished basement retreat is an ideal media area and there's a lock-up cellar with wine racks and storage space
* Jamie Durie designed the gardens in the late 1990s and they've flourished into a sublime tropical paradise
* Auto double lock-up garage with internal access, short stroll to the Manly/Shelly swim, 14 minute walk to Manly Wharf

Council: $7,349PA approx.
Water: $693PA approx.