189 Woodland St N Balgowlah NSW 2093
Private & Peaceful Family Sanctuary in Prime Location with Harbour Views
A peaceful sanctuary in the prized North Harbour pocket, this substantial dual-level family home presents flawless style and design with expansive living and entertaining, graceful charm and majestic harbour views.
Tucked away from the street on a huge 794sqm block, enjoy a quiet and private harbourside lifestyle with convenient access to Balgowlah Village shops & restaurant precinct, Stockland Shopping Centre, North Harbour Reserve, coveted schools, plentiful City & Northern Beaches buses, and the iconic Manly to Spit Foreshore Walk.
Masterfully designed and beautifully renovated throughout with incredible attention to detail, two large zones for formal & family living, dining & entertaining occupy the ground floor, with a seamless flow to idyllic outdoor retreats at the front in a sun-drenched Japanese "Zen" courtyard, and at the rear with a sprawling backyard.
A modern open-plan kitchen at the centre of the home showcases Miele & Smeg stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and thoughtfully designed storage and preparation space, with convenient access to all living areas.
Overlooking child-friendly level lawns and an established garden of towering palms and fig trees, the main family living opens to a stunning all-weather terrace offering further outdoor living and effortless entertaining, complete with a built-in stainless steel 6-burner barbeque.
With never-to-be-built-out harbour views where you can spot the Ferry as it pulls into Manly Cove, a spacious top floor parent retreat and luxury master bedroom provides a further zone to enjoy the privacy and tranquility of the quiet position, with a double shower and spa ensuite and walk-in robe, both opening onto a sun-drenched full-length balcony.
Sporting stylish Travertine, perfectly placed bathrooms showcase large frameless glass showers, stone vanities, full-length baths and underfloor heating. Two further bedrooms on the upper level provide the perfect layout for families, with the 4th bedroom on the main level offering the versatility to use as an office or guest accommodation.
With a long list of quality appointments including Cedar windows and doors, Spotted Gum floors, Limestone paving, Oregon cabinetry and frameless glass balustrading, this stunning home exudes style and sophistication.
Additional features include a large well-appointed laundry, rainwater tank, garden shed, large double carport for 4 cars + overhead storage, and zoned reverse cycle ducted air conditioning.