1/30 New Street West, Balgowlah

From its house like proportions and mesmerising Middle Harbour and cityscape panoramas, to its spectacular alfresco entertaining and private low-maintenance gardens, this superbly appointed residence delivers an idyllic lifestyle sanctuary for executives, empty-nesters and families. Designed for living as much as impressing, the streamlined dual-level layout features extensive living and dining rooms, a deluxe stone island kitchen, deluxe master and guest suites, a separate studio or home office, and seamless flow to an enormous, covered entertainers' terrace at the rear. Positioned on the border of exclusive Balgowlah Heights, with village shops, cafes and Manly/city express buses just footsteps away, it is also a short stroll to schools and within walking distance of secluded harbour parks and beaches.

* Spectacular panoramas from the upper floor take in Middle Harbour and the city and North Shore skylines
* Striking façade with a covered balcony set behind an easycare tropical courtyard, marble-tiled entrance foyer
* Wide sweeping living space with a gas log fireplace and a giant central dining room by the kitchen
* Glass bi-folds open to an extensive covered entertainers' terrace, and bi-fold windows open to a stone bar on the terrace
* Large bedrooms with built-ins, the main and guest bedrooms have ensuites and the main has stunning views
* A glass-enclosed verandah takes in the full spread of the views and makes for a fabulous office or entertaining area
* Sleek contemporary bathrooms, the full main has a deep standalone bath, and there's a powder room on the entry level
* A separate cabana, studio or office opens to the rear terrace, internal laundry with a powder room
* Solid full brick construction, high ceilings, timber flooring, plantation shutters and air-conditioning
* One of only two self-managed strata title residences, one small common wall in the studio, covers 464sqm on title
* 150m to village shops, eateries and IGA, 200m to city and Manly buses, 600m to St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
* 850m to Balgowlah Heights Public School, 700m to Sandy Bay and a 10 minute walk to Clontarf Beach
* Short drive to Balgowlah Village, Warringah Mall, Manly's eateries and beaches, and the Sydney CBD
* Deep double lock-up garage with a storage alcove and cabinetry, internal access and parking in front

Council: $2,634pa approx
Water: $807pa approx