48 Castle Street

Reasons To Call This Home Perfectly positioned between nature's serenity and the buzz of beachside living, this commanding 5 bedroom 4 bathroom two-storey showstopper serves up the ultimate best-of-both-worlds lifestyle and does so in serious fashion. Oozing modern quality from top to bottom, this stunning haven finds itself nestled in one of North Beach's most coveted pockets, where the majestic "Class A" Star Swamp Bushland Reserve sits just steps away at one end of your world and the vibrant Flora Terrace café and dining strip awaits at the other. Morning coffee at Yelo, sunset drinks and long lunches at Mister D'Arcy and barefoot beach walks at the top of the street quickly become part of your everyday rhythm all while coming home to a residence that is equal parts striking, sophisticated and flawlessly inviting. Downstairs, a home office off the tiled entry foyer is ideally situated to become a fifth bedroom if you need it to be one, whilst a second-bedroom suite or alternative ground-level master wing next door plays host to separate "his and hers" full-height built-in wardrobes and an intimate semi-ensuite bathroom with a shower, twin vanities and two-way powder-room access. A separate laundry extends outside for drying and neighbours a generous wraparound under-stair storeroom/wine cellar. Boasting a feature fireplace, the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is huge and also comprises of a spacious walk-in scullery with an oven, complementing a breakfast bar, glass splashbacks, double sinks, an integrated range hood and additional gas-cooktop and under-bench-oven appliances, amidst seemingly-endless storage options. Off here, seamless outdoor access reveals a massive rear alfresco-entertaining space with a built-in range-hood, barbecue and pizza-oven kitchen all exquisitely overlooked by a shimmering below-ground backyard swimming pool. It's the perfect private oasis, pleasantly protected from the elements. Upstairs, an enormous lounge room behind double doors acts as the ultimate "parents' retreat" with its own over-sized under-cover tree-view front balcony shared with a giant master suite that also plays host to another fireplace, a long and deep fitted walk-in robe and a sumptuous ensuite with twin vanities, double ceiling-mounted rain showers, a separate bathtub and a separate toilet. A built-in bar/kitchenette with an oven, sink and dishwasher graces the hallway up here, whilst a separate activity room behind double doors also has potential fifth-bedroom credentials, depending on what your personal needs may be. Both the third and fourth bedrooms are large and have their own ceiling fans, full-height built-in robes and access to ensuites a semi-ensuite to the third bedroom (with a shower, separate bath, vanity and toilet) and a full ensuite to the fourth bedroom, boasting a vanity, shower and toilet, as well. This is classy coastal living with presence, polish and a whole lot of pizzazz. The details Extras include an entry porch with a wide feature front door, quality timber floorboards and carpets, floor-to-ceiling wet-area tiling, sparkling stone bench tops throughout, ducted air-conditioning, timber-lined eaves, low-maintenance gardens, a large double lock-up garage with internal shopper's entry and side/rear access and extra front-driveway parking space. With everything you could ever want or need within arm's reach schools, shopping, public transport and more glorious beaches included, this is laid-back sea-breeze luxury of the absolute highest calibre. Get in touch To find out more about this property, you can contact agents Sean and Jenny Hughes on 0426 217 676 or Oliver Hess on 0478 844 311, or by email at hughesgroup@haivenproperty.com.au. Main features - 5 bedrooms - 4 bathrooms - 3 living areas - Home office - Outdoor alfresco and balcony entertaining - Swimming pool - Double garage - 392sqm (approx.) of total living area - Easy-care 415sqm (approx.) block