Step inside this meticulously restored early 1900's bungalow then enter a whole new world at the rear where an innovative Richard Healey-Finlay architect-designed extension has created a streamlined open floor haven of luxurious liveability and seamless indoor/outdoor flow ideal for entertaining. Placed on 398sqm of enclosed level lawn and landscaped gardens requiring minimal upkeep, it is only a few minutes stroll to the primary school, Balgowlah Village and North Harbour Reserve and minutes to Manly Beach and the city. * Gorgeous blue brick façade set behind level lawn and a frangipani * High patterned ceilings plus exquisite leadlight windows and doors * Timber flooring, gas outlets plus louvered windows at the rear * Lounge room with gas fireplace, dining room overlooks rear lawn * Family room flows via north facing glass bi-folds to rear garden * Feature glass "garage" door at the rear opens to the backyard. * CaesarStone island kitchen with gas cooktop and Bosch dishwasher * Spacious bedrooms with built-ins, bay window seat in the main * East facing sunroom or home office, stylish modern bathrooms * Enclosed landscaped gardens and private level rear lawn * Lock-up storeroom with board racks plus lock-up storage cabinet * Literally footsteps to Effies Cafe and buses to the city and Manly * 300m to Manly West Public School, 400m to Balgowlah Village * Ideal for families and downsizes, optional scope to go up (STCA) * Car space, six minute stroll to picturesque North Harbour Reserve