1/12 Bentley Street

THE DEAL Hidden within a premier, peaceful greenbelt between the buzz of Balgowlah Village and the serenity of North Harbour Reserve, this immaculate boutique apartment offers a move-in-ready haven with exciting future scope to reimagine as a modern masterpiece. Enjoying an elevated ground-floor setting with north, east and south aspects basking in leafy outlooks at every turn, its 110.6sqm title features a generous open-floor living and dining area flowing to a sizeable covered east-facing balcony, cloaked in leafy privacy. Graced with earthy engineered timber flooring and bespoke timber cabinetry that still stands the test of time, it reveals a neat and functional kitchen, spacious bedrooms with timber built-ins including a fitted study desk and a dresser table with a mirror, a tidy full bathroom with a timber vanitytop, a separate internal laundry, a giant lock-up storage cage on title and a covered car space. Occupying half a floor within a gorgeous full-brick building of only six, embraced by tranquil established gardens with a level lawn, it is accessed via half a flight of stairs and benefits from having only one small common wall. An enchanting urban escape in a wonderfully central lifestyle address, it is only 210m from Manly Wharf buses and 320m from buses to Frenchs Forest, Milsons Point, Chatswood and the city express. The waterside North Harbour Reserve, as well as shopping and eateries at Balgowlah Village, are only 350m from the doorstep. Fairlight Beach and Forty Baskets Beach are just over a 10 minute walk away, and Manly's world-class ensemble of beaches, humming eateries and direct city ferry service are within walking distance or a quick bus/bicycle ride or drive down the street. SEALS THE DEAL A move-in-ready boutique haven with three glorious sunny, leafy aspects and future scope to flaunt your creative mark. Rare peace, serenity, and superb connectivity with transport, the village and harbourside parkland by the doorstep and Manly's attractions only a short breath away.