17 Fisher Street, Balgowlah Heights

Commanding a prized position on a plateau right by Tania Park, just above the picturesque Forty Basket Beach, this substantial and versatile contemporary marvel is magnificently poised to capture postcard-perfect views over Manly Cove and Manly Wharf to the village and the ocean. Superbly appointed across two floors, it is cleverly designed to offer flexible whole-floor living options for two families and spectacular indoor/outdoor entertaining venues. Key features include an enormous living space, formal and casual dining rooms, a family room, a deluxe stone island kitchen, indulgent master suite and a large home office or seventh bedroom. One of the rare examples of properties in the area that enjoy a spectacular view from a large level block, this home is set on 860sqm with deep lawns and a sparkling pool. It rests in one of the area's most exclusive streets just a two minute stroll from city/Manly buses and Tania Park, a seven minute wander to Forty Baskets Beach and a 10 minute walk to the primary school.

* Awe-inspiring views stretch over yacht-sprinkled North Harbour to Manly Coves' wharf and beaches
* Gaze out to Manly Village and district night lights, St Patrick's Seminary and a wide shimmering sweep of the ocean
* Striking rendered façade, while an extra-wide entrance hall sets the scene for a residence defined by its grand scale
* Absolutely enormous living space with stacked glass sliding doors framing stunning views and opening to a terrace
* Extensive partially covered terrace basks in the full spread of views, a banquet-sized formal dining room
* Sophisticated marble-look kitchen with a stone island bench, side-benches and splashbacks
* Smeg gas cooktops, 900mm self-cleaning oven, wall oven, steam combi-oven, s/steel dishwasher and pantry
* Casual dining area by the kitchen opens to an elevated covered rear terrace with auto shade awnings and district views
* The downstairs family room opens to a covered entertainers' terrace and the rear gardens
* Three large bedrooms, a stylish bathroom and a giant laundry room with a kitchenette round out the entry level
* Three bedrooms upstairs with built-ins, the palatial main opens to the harbour-view terrace
* Home office or seventh bedroom, stylish contemporary bathrooms, a laundry chute and linen closets
* Solid full brick and concrete construction, high ceilings, tiled flooring and air-conditioning
* Workshop/garden storage shed, ceiling fans, gas heating outlets, video intercom and solar roof panels
* Deep, private and fully fenced near level rear lawns and landscaped tropical gardens with a sparkling pool
* Minutes to local village shops, Balgowlah Village, Manly's dining hub and beaches
* Oversized automatic double lock-up garage with volumes of storage and internal access, plus off-street parking

Council: $4,527pa approx
Water: $808pa approx