FIND. A private family haven with tons of character, this beguiling, single-level residence has been crafted with creativity and great care by its owner/builder. Cherished in the same family for more than 30 years, this is a highly versatile home with a teenager retreat, multiple living spaces, stunning landscaped gardens, and a large double garage that offers potential for further living or accommodation space. LOVE. This remarkable home captures attention with its unique design. Exposed beams crafted from Oregon timber, vaulted ceilings, and a clever split-level design all come together to inspire a sense of warmth and character, whilst the quiet position away from the road creates a feeling of safety and protection. - A wide front verandah frames a stunning sandstone brick and Oregon exterior, with the continued use of these materials inside - Embraced by stunning landscaped gardens to the front and rear, creating a sense of privacy and green leafy outlooks at every turn - Well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking, a brekkie bar and adjoining laundry sits alongside a dining area that looks over the sunken lounge with fireplace - Luxe master bedroom with shower en-suite bathroom - Flexible fifth bedroom/study with built-in desk and wardrobes - Teenager retreat with a large bedroom, a study/living space, shower bathroom, built-in storage and private entry - Stained glass, exposed beams, exquisite hardwood floors, solar panels - Single lock-up garage next to teen retreat, plus driveway parking space, and an over-sized double lock-up garage that has the option of being repurposed into a studio or additional living space LIVE. This quiet part of Cromer is leafy and green, and is well located for easy access to local schools and parks. Cromer Public School is just a few blocks away, while this area is surrounded by nature reserves and bushwalking tracks. Quiet and peaceful, but close to beaches, shops and central to a number of northern beaches hotspots, this area is very popular with families. RATES/SIZE: Water rates: Approx $158.45 pq Council rates: Approx $532.95 pq Size: Approx 652.7sqm ABOUT THE AREA Local Transport: - Buses to the City CBD, Westfield Warringah and surrounds Shopping: - Wheeler Heights shopping village - Dee Why Grand and Westfield Warringah Mall Schools: - Cromer Primary School - Cromer High School - Pittwater House Private College WHAT THE OWNER LOVES: - This has been such a wonderful family home. It feels warm, comfortable and like it embraces you while you're in it. - We love the beautiful gardens that are so easy to maintain. - This is an easy area to live in. It feels very private and quiet, but it's close to schools and shops.