Exquisitely Restored 1916 Home
46 Upper Clifford Avenue, Fairlight, NSW, 2094, Australia
Listed by: Luke Burgess | Belle Property Australia
Restored to its former glory and tastefully modernised to complement its exquisite C1916 pedigree, the immaculate 'Oroya' rises on the high side from the street to greet awe-inspiring views sweeping over the yacht-jewelled waters of North Harbour to the ocean through Sydney Heads. Graced with high patterned ceilings, leadlight windows and original timber floorboards, it features a choice of grand living spaces opening to a traditional harbour-view verandah and a dining area flowing to a private, wraparound sandstone courtyard awash with northeast sunlight. Nestled on 379sqm with gently sloping easycare lawn screened by gorgeous blossoming hedges, its exclusive and tranquil cul-de-sac setting is only a short breath away from schools, village shops, harbourside beaches and Manly's world-class beaches and lifestyle delights. - Gorgeous facade with a wide return verandah dressed with Victorian-lace balustrades - Harbour views from North Harbour Reserve to the ocean through Sydney Heads - Views over to Reef Beach to the city skyline peeking over leafy national parkland - A grand entrance foyer with a sculpted archway, wonderfully bright and breezy layout - Generous living room with harbour views opens via French doors to the verandah - Second living room or formal dining room with an ornate fireplace flows to the verandah - Sunny dining or casual living area spills to the private rear sandstone-flagged courtyard - The courtyard wraps from north to east and includes an auto awning and a warm-water shower - Open plan granite kitchen with a stool bar, gas and ceramic cooktops and a dishwasher - Spacious bedrooms with built-ins, main with a harbour-view balcony, plantation shutters - Ultra-chic vintage bathrooms; upstairs bathroom with heated floors - Ducted heating and cooling on the ground floor; split-system air-con in first-floor bedrooms - Set on 379sqm in a private enclosed corner setting with a perfect north-to-rear aspect - Stroll to Fairlight Village, Fairlight Beach, North Harbour Reserve or Manly West Pubic School - Walking distance to Manly's lifestyle hub, city ferry terminal and pristine beaches - Giant sandstone-walled double garage with storage space, storeroom and wine cellar