An enhanced coastal cottage forms the foundation of this bespoke family residence that has been architecturally reinvented to provide a luxuriously livable haven while retaining its authentic beach house ambience. Designed with a fresh focus on natural light and meticulously crafted with high-spec finishes, it features an extensive family and meals area flowing to a north deck and sunny lawn, a living room with a cosy fireplace and a mezzanine sitting/dining room. Placed on 579.5sqm of exquisitely landscaped gardens with a sunny deck and front verandah with leafy views, its peaceful leafy setting is only footsteps to Nolans Reserve and moments to transport, schools, Warringah Mall and Manly Beach.- Placed on the high side of the street behind lawn and beautifully landscaped gardens - The private sunny front verandah is ideal for sundowners to a leafy district backdrop- Generous living space with an open fireplace, mezzanine dining/sitting or office area - Extensive glass embraced family and meals area with soaring timber panelled ceilings - Glass sliding doors capture the northern sun and open to a sundeck and near-level lawn - Stunning open-plan kitchen with aged brass benchtops and birch ply timber cabinetry - Induction/gas cooktop, wall and combi-microwave ovens, integrated fridge and dishwasher- Large bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and ceiling fans, two include fitted timber desks - Ultra-chic bathrooms with terrazzo flooring, the main has a separate w/c with wash basin- High ceilings, timber flooring, louvred windows and exposed blackbutt timber detailing- 10kw solar roof panels, two water tanks, the home has new wiring, plumbing and gutters- Deep private landscaped rear gardens with a sunny entertainers' deck and fire-pit patio - Short stroll from playing fields and buses to Warringah Mall, Manly Beach and the city- Easy bicycle ride to Manly Beach, handy to Harbord Public School/Freshwater Village- Extra-deep lock-up garage with volumes of storage with a handy carport in front.