5/14 Upper Gilbert Street, Manly

Sheltered just up above Manly Cove in a whisper-quiet one-way street, this penthouse-like luxury residence provides an idyllic escape with the spoils of Manly's buzzing social hub and beaches only a heartbeat away. Placed within an ultra-modern security building of six with lift access, its superbly appointed contemporary layout blankets half of the top floor with an open floor living and dining space flowing to a harbour-view balcony plus a main bedroom ensuite at the rear opening to a sunny north balcony. A peaceful retreat or spectacular entertainer, its desirable lifestyle setting is only a few minutes down the street to Manly's cosmopolitan eateries, direct city ferry service plus a selection of world-class harbour and ocean beaches.

* Generous living space and dining space includes customised bar storage and display cabinetry, wine fridge and wine racks
* Glass bi-fold doors frame a view of the harbour and open to a covered balcony that also captures harbour scenes
* Miele fitted open plan stone kitchen with induction cooktop, wall and microwave ovens plus an integrated dishwasher
* Spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and desks, the main has an ensuite and opens to a sunny north balcony
* Stylish contemporary bathrooms, the full ensuite includes a marble vanitytop and spa bath
* Internal laundry, multiple opening skylights, wide oak floorboards, ducted air conditioning and video intercom
* 250m to the beach at Manly Cove and its netted harbour pool, eight minute wander to Manly Beach
* Five minute stroll to Manly Wharf, shopping and a carnival of humming cafes, restaurants, bars and brasseries
* Automatic lock-up garage in a secure basement parking area, lift to all floors, covers 107sqm on title

Water: $686pa approx
Council: $1,616pa approx
Strata: $2,338pq approx