97 Soldiers Avenue

Superbly designed with expansive living zones across both levels and seamless flow to a choice of alfresco entertaining areas, this sumptuous residence delivers the ultimate in relaxed coastal family living. Wrapped in terraces and verandahs that capture northern sun, as well as outlooks to the ocean and St Patrick's Seminary, it showcases generous living, dining and family rooms, a granite island kitchen forming a social hub at the heart of the home, and an indulgent full master suite. Set on a near level 556sqm parcel of land, with tropical gardens framing an entertainer's pavilion, sunny north-facing rear lawns, a private front terrace and a pool, it is only footsteps to Manly buses and Three Seagulls Café, a short stroll to a choice of village shops and city buses, and an easy walk to Harbord Public School and Freshwater Beach. * An oversized living room flows to a Travertine terrace and near-level lawn with a sparkling pool * The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen and opens to a wide, covered north-facing verandah * The verandah connects to a vast covered pavilion and near-level north-facing rear lawns framed by tropical gardens * Gourmet open-plan granite kitchen with a six-seat breakfast/cocktail bar, gas stove with two ovens, and a dishwasher * Upstairs family or media room with soaring raked ceilings, a fitted timber desk, and ocean outlooks * King-sized bedrooms, all but one have mirrored built-ins, the main features a walk-in robe and ultra-chic ensuite * Bedrooms open to verandahs that capture northern sun and views of the ocean and St Patrick's Seminary * Modern bathrooms feature a large circular spa bath, additional highlights include high ceilings, engineered laminate flooring, and ducted air conditioning * 120m to the café, 150m to Manly Wharf buses, 460m to the local village and the popular Cherie's Pie Shop * 640m to Jacka Park, 670m to Freshwater Village/city buses, 930m to the primary school, and a 13 minute walk to the beach * Deep carport secured by a roller door with ample additional parking in front, plus a lock-up storage shed Council: $3,224pa approx Water: $808pa approx