12A Seaview Street, Balgowlah

Evoking the playful yet sophisticated design aesthetics of the timeless Palm Springs architectural style right down to the sun-drenched alfresco entertaining areas, soaring palms and sparkling resort-style pool, this bespoke freestanding residence provides a magical family sanctuary in a premier family-friendly lifestyle address. Characterised by its clean lines, modern and vintage styling elements and fresh focus on integrated indoor/outdoor living, its bright, spacious and versatile layout showcases a deluxe entertainers' kitchen forming the vibrant heart of the home, multiple living spaces and seamless flow to sun-swept north-facing entertainers' terraces with sweeping district views from the upper level. Nestled on 594sqm of fully enclosed and private near-level lawn, its peaceful leafy setting is less than 200m from express city buses and Balgowlah Heights Village, a short stroll to St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School or Balgowlah Heights Public School and within walking distance of North Harbour Reserve and Balgowlah Village.

* Discretely hidden away down a private driveway and accessed via a remote-control/keypad-operated sliding gate
* A covered verandah with shade blinds offers gated entry to the rear garden and access to a tiled entrance foyer
* Sweeping living and dining areas warmed by a gas log fireplace wrap around a stunning open plan entertainers' kitchen
* Glass bi-fold doors open to sun-swept poolside terraces with a wet bar and a vast covered entertaining area
* The terraces extend to an enclosed near-level lawn and a sparkling heated pool with a spa, a toddler's ledge and a waterfall
* Deluxe open plan stone-crafted kitchen with two breakfast/cocktail bars, Smeg gas stove, dishwasher and walk-in pantry
* Large media lounge, upstairs family room opens to a sunny north terrace with sweeping district views and an ocean outlook
* Spacious bedrooms with built-ins, palatial main with a walk-in robe and ensuite, separate home office
* Modern bathrooms styled in neutral coastal themes, hot/cold outdoor shower next to a poolside powder room
* Tiled flooring, plantation shutters, automatic external awnings and white pergolas covering the terraces
* The lawn is almost billiard table level and wraps around to a private deck and pebbled tropical garden sanctuary
* 100m from buses to Manly Wharf and the city express, 150m to Balgowlah Heights Village, trendy delis and the IGA
* 400m to St Cecilia's Primary School, 770m to Balgowlah Heights Public School or North Harbour Reserve
* 10 minute wander to Balgowlah Village, 14 minute walk to Clontarf Beach, minutes to Manly Beach and the city
* Remote-controlled double lock-up garage with storage shelving and internal access, plenty of internal storage

Council: $3,160pa approx
Water: $684pa approx