8 Waiwera Avenue, North Manly, NSW, 2100, Australia

Elevated above a leafy cul-de-sac with sweeping views over picturesque Nolan Reserve to distant bushland ridges, this beautifully updated character bungalow provides an enchanting family haven of relaxed coastal charm and tranquil privacy. Sun-washed living and dining spaces connect with a deluxe stone island kitchen to form the vibrant social heart of the home, and glass bi-folds enable seamless flow to a covered rear entertainers' terrace and near level north rear lawns. Complete with a versatile near self-contained retreat and a private front verandah perfectly poised for drinking in sublime views and sunset cocktails, it sits on 613sqm of lush landscaped tropical gardens within footsteps of playing fields and buses, and moments from schools, village shops, beaches and Manly's buzzing hub. - Elegant white rendered façade rising above lush tropical gardens - Wide verandah with sweeping views over parkland to distant leafy-ridge sunsets - Spacious sunlit living room, large dining area flows to the rear terrace via glass bi-folds - Sleek stone island kitchen with gas cooktops and a stainless steel Miele dishwasher - Large bedrooms with built-ins and ceiling fans, the main has a gleaming white ensuite - Ultra-modern full bathroom, high ceilings, timber flooring, air-con and a gas outlet - Refurbished basement retreat area with a large utility room, kitchenette and bathroom - Near level rear lawn with a synthetic lawn hidden at the rear, tailored for a trampoline - Sandstone-flagged terraces, paths and lush tropical gardens envelop the residence - 160m to Nolan Reserve, two minute stroll from buses to Manly Wharf and Warringah Mall - Eight minute wander to express city buses, nine minutes on foot to Freshwater Village - 15 minute walk to B-Line buses, easy few minutes by bicycle to Queenscliff/Manly Beach - Two car spaces plug LUG with a side path to a hot/cold beach shower and a basement laundry