31 Arthur Street, Fairlight

A beautifully restored early 1900s Californian bungalow forms the foundation for this gorgeous residence that has been architecturally extended and superbly appointed to meet the demands of modern family living. Fusing exquisite period detailing with sumptuous contemporary styling, the residence extends to a spectacular open floor social zone with defined living, dining and island kitchen areas flowing seamlessly to a covered entertainers' terrace with a built-in barbecue. Set on 610sqm with deep near-level lawn screened by exquisitely landscaped tropical gardens, its prized peaceful leafy setting is right on the border of Manly with Graham Reserve, Manly Andrew "Boy" Charlton Swim Centre a short stroll away and Manly's village and world-famous beach around a leisurely 10 minute walk down the road.

* Elegant exposed brick on sandstone façade dressed with shingles, a leadlight pothole window and a sunny north balcony
* High patterned ceilings, wide Baltic pine floorboards plus Jarrah floorboards, bay window seats and plantation shutters
* Sweeping light-filled living space with soaring vaulted ceilings and high-set louvre windows plus a giant dining room
* Multiple glass sliding doors open to a covered entertainers' terrace with built-in timber bench seating and a barbecue
* Sleek CaesarStone kitchen with a large island bench, gas cooking and a stainless steel dishwasher
* Generous bedrooms, two have built-ins and one opens to a sunny north-facing balcony with leafy streetscape outlooks
* Ultra-modern bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, large internal laundry with storage space and a separate toilet
* Multi-paned windows, ducted air conditioning plus split-system air conditioning in the fourth bedroom, solar roof panels
* Lush tropical gardens with towering palms form a tranquil, child-friendly oasis with deep, fully-enclosed, near-level lawn
* 250m to Graham Reserve and dog park, 300m to Paolo's Cafe, 450m to Manly Swim Centre and express city buses
* 620m to Fairlight Village, 700m to Harris Farm, easy walking distance to Manly West Public School or Manly Wharf
* Future scope to drop in a pool (STCA) or to go up and reveal possible district outlooks to the north (STCA)
* Driveway parking for one car, there's a deck hidden at the rear that's ideal for chilling out or to mount a fire-pit

Council: $3,638pa approx
Water: $684pa approx