FIND. Overlooking the lush bushland of Manly Dam in a tranquil cul-de-sac setting, this stunning weatherboard home maximises the natural beauty around it with an almost seamless connection to the outdoors. It basks in a perfect north-easterly aspect and features expansive sunlit living areas and a sparkling solar-heated pool, perfect for easy summer entertaining. LOVE. The split-level floor plan is versatile with an abundance of space for growing families, and the flawless interiors celebrate function and form with crisp lines, spectacular design and a vast array of inclusions such as 'back to base' security, surround sound, and reverse-cycle ducted air-conditioning. • An Ilve oven and gas cooktop complete the impressive Caesarstone kitchen, and there's an island benchtop with feature lighting for casual family meals. • The luxurious master suite features a decked balcony with ocean glimpses, and the fourth bedroom on the lower level has an adjoining living room and bathroom. • The recently renovated bathrooms sparkle with beautiful encaustic tiles, high-quality fixtures and sumptuous under-floor heating. • Additional comforts include a wine cellar, a deluxe 'man cave', a secure storage room and a double garage with handy internal access plus additional off-street parking. LIVE. Private and peaceful, in an exclusive enclave that's close to Manly Dam, this gorgeous family home has it all. There's a garden for the kids with a playhouse, excellent schools nearby (it's in the Balgowlah North Public School catchment) and the best of the beaches all within easy reach. And if you can tear yourself away for work on Monday, there are convenient city buses close by.