246 Pittwater Road, Manly

An original weatherboard fishing cottage brought to new life, the enchanting 'Graylands' has been tastefully enhanced without disturbing the timeless mystique of its early 1900s vintage. An elegant timber-posted verandah dressed with elaborate timber fretwork beckons you to explore its bright and breezy single-level layout, where you'll discover a living room with an ornate fireplace, a dining area by the kitchen and a family room opening to a private rear verandah awash with northerly sunshine. Placed on 405sqm with a private tropical courtyard deck and a cabana retreat with a wet bar and bathroom at the rear, its prime central location is only footsteps from Manly Wharf buses, Harris Farm Markets and iconic delis, while the sand and surf at Queenscliff Beach is only a lazy three minute barefoot stroll away.

* An idyllic low-maintenance beach house for families, professionals or downsizers, move straight in or further enhance
* High rosette ceilings with sculpted cornice, picture rails and fanlights over the internal doors
* Bright open living space with a gas fireplace and ornate timber surround, traditional dining room by the kitchen
* An immaculate open-plan kitchen with a gas cooktop and dishwasher offers the option to upgrade
* Sunny family room opens to a north-facing rear verandah and decked courtyard framed by tropical gardens
* Large bedrooms with built-ins, the two at the front share a modern vintage-style "Jack and Jill"-style ensuite
* Comfortably modern main bathroom, air conditioning in the two rear bedrooms, ceiling fans throughout
* The cabana retreat at the rear has a wet bar and a bathroom, and there's a hot/cold beach shower and a garden shed
* 100m to Harris Farm, 120m to North Steyne Emporio and Ruby Lane delis, 170m to Keirle Park Oval and tennis courts
* 230m to lagoon parkland and express city buses, 370m to Manly Swim Centre or Graham Reserve dog park
* 300m to Queenscliff Beach, 750m to the vibrant shopping and social scene in Manly Village and 900m to Manly Wharf
* Remote-controlled lock-up garage adjoins a storage shed, vast lockable underhouse workshop and storage area

Water $612PA approx.
Council: $3,351PA approx.