52 Golf Parade, Manly

An original freestanding 1930s bungalow forms the foundation for this gorgeous beach cottage that has been faithfully restored and renovated to provide a haven of relaxed coastal luxury while embracing the ambience of its glory days. Adorned with ornate charm and filled with natural light, the single-level residence features a living room with a cosy cast iron fireplace, a sleek stone island kitchen and a sunny dining room flowing seamlessly to a covered entertainers' deck and the rear garden. Placed on 266sqm with private sun filled north rear lawn and a stylish studio retreat down the back, its sought-after lifestyle address is within a three-minute level stroll of Manly Aquatic Centre, vibrant delis and eateries, Harris Farm Market and express city buses, and the rolling waves at Queenscliff Beach are only a 6 minute barefoot shuffle down the street. - An amazing carefree beach house for executives, downsizers or young families - Alluring paneled coastal façade and an enclosed front courtyard with rose garden - Extra-wide gallery-style entrance hall lined with recently upgraded windows - Ample living space with a cosy open cast iron fireplace plus a gas heating outlet - Sunny dining room with a timber stool bar opens via glass bi-folds to the rear deck - A vast covered entertainers' deck lined with tropical gardens merges with the lawn - Sleek CaesarStome island kitchen with breakfast bar and a dual drawer dishwasher - Spacious main bedroom with built-ins, large second plus third bedroom or office - Ultra-modern bathroom with shower over bath, internal laundry with powder room - Separate modernised studio retreat with air-con opens to a balcony and the lawn - Attic storeroom accessed via concealed pull-down stairs, lock-up garden shed - High ceilings, plantation shutters, engineered timber floors, zoned ducted air-con - Deep easycare north rear lawn with floral garden beds, hot/cold beach shower - Short stroll to playing fields/dog park at Graham Reserve and tennis courts - Easy level wander to Manly's cosmopolitan dining hub and city ferry terminal