2 Lawson Place, Manly

Brimming with exquisite period detailing and wrapped in designer luxury, this architecturally transformed Federation residence offers elegant and sophisticated coastal living at its most inspired. Tucked in on the prized Western Hill with views to the ocean, St Patrick's Seminary and Sydney Heads as its backdrop, the exquisitely crafted interior features living and dining rooms with gas log fireplaces, a family room opening to the rear garden, a new deluxe island kitchen with a butler's pantry and a whole floor master suite with home office and a terrace with magical views. Placed on 669sqm of private low-maintenance gardens with a traditional return verandah connecting to travertine terraces and a sparkling pool at the rear, its exclusive setting is sought-after for its tranquil peace and stroll-to-everything coastal connectivity with the village, beach and wharf just down the street.
* Striking Federation façade with high gables, an elaborate timber-posted verandah and a sandstone-lagged forecourt
* A high timber-panelled roof covers the verandah with a view of the ocean that wraps around to the rear garden
* Leadlight inlayed front door, high rosette ceilings, cornice sculpted with waratahs and herringbone oak flooring
* Grand living room graced with a gas log fireplace and bay window seating opens to the verandah via French doors
* Large formal dining area warmed by a Jetmaster gas fireplace and a powder room nearby for guests
* New stone-crafted kitchen with a three-seat breakfast bar and a butler's pantry with a microwave and an additional sink
* Smeg six burner gas stove, integrated dishwasher and a concealed stone wet bar with shelving for liquor
* The light-filled family room opens via stacked glass sliders to a rear Travertine terrace covered by a shade sail
* Private, sunlit terraces include a pool, built-in bench seating and barbecue area framed by easycare landscaped gardens
* Three spacious bedrooms with built-ins on the entry level, the second opens via French doors to the front verandah
* Indulgent parents retreat with built-ins, an ensuite, home office with a built-in desk, walk-in storeroom and attic storage
* The retreat opens to a terrace with views to the ocean and Fairy Bower, St Patrick's Seminary and Sydney Heads
* Lavish full bathrooms with opulent chequered flooring, standalone baths, stone vanity tops and heated flooring
* Limewashed timber floors and ducted air conditioning upstairs, ceiling fans, picture rails and a gas barbecue outlet
* Footsteps to the local cafe and Ivanhoe Park, short stroll to village shops, cosmopolitan eateries and iconic Manly Beach
* Easy walk to Manly Andrew "Boy" Charlton Swim Centre, schools and direct city ferries at Manly Wharf
* Double carport, lock-up garden shed at the rear, an ideal residence for families who enjoy lock-and-leave convenience

Water: $699PA approx.
Council: $3,710PA approx.