71 Balgowlah Road, Fairlight

Seize a rare opportunity to transform this beautifully preserved early 1900s brick bungalow into a bespoke residence of timeless elegance and style, just a 12-minute level stroll or short bike ride from Manly Beach. Laced with exquisite period detailing, the single-level home features a grand living room crowned by a majestic domed ceiling, formal and casual dining areas, and exciting scope to enhance, renovate or extend and fully capitalise on its potential (STCA). Set on a near-level 430sqm parcel with a private rear lawn framed by established landscaped gardens, it enjoys a prized position opposite Manly Golf Course, a short walk from parks, a playground, buses and the primary school, and within easy walking distance of Manly's vibrant village hub and world-famous beaches.

* Alluring blue brick facade with timber shingle accents set upon an exposed sandstone base
* High patterned ceilings, exquisite leadlight windows, elegant bay windows, elaborate timber door and window frames
* Generous living space with a built-in timber wall unit, a spectacular domed ceiling and leafy northern outlooks
* Oversized air-conditioned dining room with a display brick fireplace and a gas heating outlet
* Tidy kitchen with a ceramic cooktop adjoins a casual dining area that opens to the rear garden
* Sizable main bedroom with built-ins, two have air-con, and the fourth bedroom enjoys leafy northerly outlooks
* Modernised bathroom, entrance foyer with timber fretwork, external access to a large laundry room with a w/c
* Cross the road to the Manly Bike Path, 50m to Manly Wharf buses, 180m to the oval and dog park at Graham Reserve
* 350m to Weeroona Reserve Playground, 600m to Manly West Public School, 900m to Manly Aquatic Centre
* 12 minute level walk to Manly Beach and not much farther to thriving village eateries and the city ferry service
* Lock-up garage with exposed sandstone walls and parking in front, sunny north-facing front lawn and gardens

Council: $3,060pa approx
Water: $808pa approx