41 Ernest Street, Balgowlah Heights

An inspired reimagining of a classic full brick bungalow has delivered an exquisite contemporary haven on a resort-like garden oasis, curated by the renowned In-Form Landscape & Construction. Designed by the award winning Rama Architects for free-flowing family functionality, it centres around an expansive open floor social domain with two living spaces positioned either side of a dining area and a fully integrated stone island kitchen, with glass bi-fold doors opening to a covered rear deck and built-in barbecue. Placed on 720sqm with tropical and native gardens beautifully arranged around level rear lawns and a sunlit terrace with a heated pool, its sought-after family-friendly address is a short stroll to city buses, the primary school and Tania Park with picturesque harbourside parkland and beaches within walking distance.

* 'Euroka' rests on a sandstone base with an exposed brick façade cushioned behind a leaf-screened northern lawn
* The living area features a cosy gas log fireplace and a daybed lazing beneath a north-facing window
* The dining area sits beside the kitchen and extends to a family room opening via glass bi-folds to the rear deck
* Deluxe stone island kitchen, Smeg induction cooking, integrated Siemens fridge/freezer and an integrated dishwasher
* Whole floor main bedroom suite with walk-through robe, ensuite and a separate study with a fitted timber desk
* Three further spacious bedrooms with built-ins, stylish bathrooms with heated flooring, plus a powder room
* Basement rumpus retreat is a great breakout space for children/teens and adjoins a handy storeroom
* High ceilings, decorative cornices, engineered American Oak flooring and plantation shutters
* Keyless front door entry, ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans and wiring for solar panels
* A sun-washed north-facing deck extends from the kitchen and captures leafy district vistas
* 100m to city buses, 170m to Bareena Park Tennis Courts, 300m to Balgowlah Heights Public School
* Seven minute stroll to village shops or Tania Park, minutes to Balgowlah Village, Manly Beach and the Sydney CBD
* Carport and off-street parking, plus under-house lock-up storeroom near the carport for sports gear and garden tools

Council: $3,456pa approx
Water: $714pa approx