An innovative architectural reimagining has transformed this early 1900s bungalow into a wonderfully functional, versatile and luxurious family haven in a highly sought-after quiet leafy central address. Beautifully restored at the front with streamlined contemporary extensions at the rear, it showcases a spectacular open floor living and entertaining zone housed under towering double-height cathedral ceilings that opens via glass bi-fold doors to a sunny entertainers' terrace and private garden sanctuary. Placed on 505.8sqm (approx) with near-level rear lawn and exquisitely landscaped tropical gardens, it is 150m the Manly West Public School, a three minute stroll to village shopping and eateries at Balgowlah and Stockland and a five minute wander to the beautiful waterside parkland at North Harbour Reserve. - Elaborate stucco rendered façade dressed with a timber-posted verandah - Secure access to a palm-lined boardwalk to the front door and a beach shower - A spectacular glass atrium entrance foyer forms the heart of the home - To the right, there's a lounge room, home office, bathroom and three bedrooms - The bedrooms are spacious and equipped with built-ins, two open to the verandah - Extensive living space with Jetmaster gas log fireplace and cathedral ceilings - Seamless flow to a private sunny entertainers' terrace and private rear garden - Large dining room plus a study alcove with plenty of built-in storage space - CaesarStone and gas island kitchen, wall/microwave ovens, dishwasher and pantry - Parent's retreat with walk-through robe, mezzanine home office and full ensuite - Stylish contemporary bathrooms, the ensuite has skylights and a standalone bath - High rosette ceilings, ornate fireplaces, timber floors, sash and louvred windows - Air conditioning in the living area and main bedroom plus gas heating outlets - Near-level rear lawn with a fire-pit area is fully fenced and screened by bamboo - Short stroll to parks and buses to Manly Wharf and Beach as well as the city - Three minute stroll to eateries, shops and Coles, nine minute walk to B-Line buses - Carport, gardens sheds, separate workshop, studio or storeroom Council rates: $2,781pa approx Water rates: $686pa approx