8 Russell Street, Clontarf

Selling for the first time since it was built 64 years ago, this near-original, mid-century modern residence offers an unparalleled blank canvas opportunity to design a prestigious statement luxury residence (STCA) to a simply breathtaking Middle Harbour and city skyline panorama. Set on the high side of the street on 1,042sqm of sprawling lawns and established park-like blossoming gardens, its exclusive cul-de-sac setting is footsteps to village shops and city buses, and within a short stroll of the primary school, Sandy Bay and Clontarf Beach.

* Majestic Middle Harbour views to the Spit and Chinamans Beach
* Gaze from the city across a full sweep of North Shore skylines
* Views tantalise by day and fade to dazzling sunsets and nightlights
* Designed by an owner-architect back in the 1960's, full brick construction
* The residence is superbly designed and completely redeemable
* Generous living and dining rooms with raked ceilings and views
* Easy flow to a wide covered verandah with mesmerising views
* Near original kitchen and bathroom, double bedrooms/built-ins
* Main bedroom with walk-in robe opens to a balcony with views
* Gently sloping lawns and classic landscaped floral gardens
* Two covered rear courtyards offer a north aspect and views
* Opportunity to subdivide on 1,042sqm of land (STCA)
* 300m to Balgowlah Heights Village, IGA and express city buses
* 600m to Sandy Bay and 900m to Clontarf Beach and Marina
* Within a 10 minute stroll of Balgowlah Heights Public School
* Moments to Stockland Village, Manly's attractions and the city
* Car space, vast basement workshop/storeroom and wine cellar

Council: $4,450PA approx.
Water: $691PA approx.