FIND. This unique residence is hidden away on one of Fairlight's most exclusive streets, and enjoys a truly spectacular outlook across North Harbour to the Heads and beyond. This solid, double-brick home with sandstone base features a choice of living areas, multiple potential study / office spaces, and convenient rear stairs down to Lauderdale Avenue providing easy access direct to the harbour foreshore walk to Manly. It is positioned an easy stroll to a choice of harbour beaches and the buzz and excitement of Manly village. LOVE. Beautiful period details characterise this appealing family home, with a modern update throughout providing contemporary comforts. What is clearly evident is the exceptionally quiet and private position. Fall in love with the stunning outlook that reveals an always-changing harbour landscape, with the activity of ferries, yachts and cruise ships, boats bobbing at their moorings, the beautiful bushland across the bay, and a box seat for storm watching. - High ornamental ceilings, picture rails and hardwood floors add to the ambient charm of the interiors - Modern gas and Caesarstone kitchen combined with casual meals area connects to a quiet and beautifully landscaped courtyard garden, with a retractable awning, perfect for relaxed alfresco dining and sunny northerly aspect - A stunning, light-filled living area with window seat and slow combustion fire flows to a large balcony, where you can sit and gaze out across the harbour - Second living area flows on from kitchen, ideal as a quiet family/media room, or potential as flexible fifth bedroom - Dedicated home office with built-in desk for two workstations - Master suite with abundant natural light and a private balcony taking in the views - Bedrooms & bathrooms on both levels, a great layout for families of all ages - Laundry room with storage and handy external access - Ducted gas heating - Lockable carport and a large studio / workshop LIVE. This is an exceptionally quiet street, tucked away and with very little traffic, yet it offers incredible convenience in terms of access to nearby dining and shopping amenities in Manly, Fairlight and Balgowlah villages. Wander to nearby Fairlight Beach for a swim or to picnic on the grass overlooking the harbour. Schools and local shops in Fairlight are within easy walking distance, bus services to Manly or the city are directly below the property on Lauderdale Avenue, or it's a short stroll to the ferry. RATES/SIZE: Water rates: Approx $224.20 pq Council rates: Approx $ 909.20 pq Size: Approx 376 sqm ABOUT THE AREA Local Transport: -Buses to city CBD, Westfield Warringah Mall and surrounds -Manly Wharf ferries to Circular Quay Shopping: -Fairlight shops and The Butchers cafe -Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre -Manly Corso and Wharf shops and restaurants Schools: -Manly West Primary school -St Cecelia's Primary School -St Pauls High School -Stella Maris College WHAT THE OWNER LOVES: - We love waking up to that view every day, our proximity to the harbour and the surf beaches of Manly. - We love the neighbourhood, the quietness of the street, and the birds. - We love watching the activity on the harbour, and watching storms roll in from the south in summer, and hunkering down by our cosy fire in winter. Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of the information provided to you in our marketing material, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by our Vendors, and as such, Cunninghams makes no statement, representation or warranty, and assumes no legal liability in relation to the accuracy of the information provided. Interested parties should conduct their own due diligence in relation to each property they are considering purchasing. Please be advised that the photographs, maps, images, or virtual styling representations included in this real estate listing are intended for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the current condition or appearance of the property.