293 Sydney Road, Balgowlah

Desirably placed on the Balgowlah/Fairlight border within walking distance to buses, cafes and harbour foreshore reserves, this Federation semi is ready to be restored to its former glory. Developers, creatives and visionaries will immediately recognise the potential to celebrate its century-old grandeur with an elegant makeover and capitalise on its enviable address. It boasts separate formal and informal living spaces, a private leafy rear courtyard for alfresco entertaining and an attic that can be used as a third bedroom, home office or teen retreat. Convenient to village shops and eateries, coastal walks, harbour pools, Manly Beach and Manly Wharf with ferries to the CBD, it's brimming with potential to create a coveted lifestyle. • High ornate ceilings, timber floorboards, leadlight windows • Picture rails, classic fireplace, front veranda, full brick build • Formal lounge, kitchen/dining, casual living flowing out • Rear courtyard in private leafy setting ideal for barbeques • Sizeable bedrooms with built-ins, potential third bedroom • Bright bathroom, versatile attic, long driveway for parking • Footsteps to buses and cafes, stroll to Stocklands shopping