This is a house situated in 2/DP857078 Balgowlah NSW. Properties with similar attributes have sold for approximately $2,855,000. In the council area Northern Beaches, it has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
Great entertainer or private tropical oasis – you choose! When the owners of this Balgowlah home embarked on an extensive renovation project, they were determined to think of everything.And prospective buyers will not been disappointed – the result is a chic and luxurious family home that maintains the classic lines of the original design, and adds all the mod-cons to guarantee a low maintenance and idyllic lifestyle.Set at the end of a private drive, the home has an electronic security entry that leads to a front driveway and double garage. The garage has a workshop or storage area and internal access to the main house.The laundry is conveniently tucked away off the garage, and has access to the side yard.To the left of the entry foyer is one of the home’s loveliest and most inviting rooms. This spacious family room has a Jetmaster fireplace and opens out to an undercover entertaining area, lawn and the spectacular pool.The kitchen adjoins the family room and has plenty of bench space, as well as SMEG appliances complete with stainless steel stove splash back and range hood. A massive walk-in pantry makes storage a dream.A servery from the kitchen provides easy access to the formal dining room, which follows past the staircase to a formal lounge room and study. The study has a built-in wardrobe and could also be used for guest or in-law accommodation. A two-way bathroom adjoins the study and has a shower and toilet.There are two separate linen cupboards on this level, as well as substantial storage space under the stairs.Upstairs is home to four bedrooms, all of which have built-ins. The impressive master bedroom features a large walk-in robe plus stylish ensuite with double shower.One of the other bedrooms has access to the large upper balcony, which enjoys pretty views out to Manly Beach, North Head and the St Patrick’s Estate. All upstairs bedrooms have cedar shutters to optimise sunlight and breezes.There is another full bathroom on the top floor, with separate bath and shower. All bathrooms and the laundry feature heated towel rails for added comfort.The top floor also has a spacious living room, which has been wired for a home theatre. This room would also make an ideal parents’ or teenage retreat. A staircase leads from the balcony to the ground floor for easy access to the pool and yard.Outside the home is designed for lifestyle. The pool and landscaping is designed by Patio and follows a tropical Balinese theme. The sun-drenched, gas-heated, 12.5-metre pool has a sandstone waterfall and spa.A frameless glass pool fence allows a clear view of swimmers from the deck or kitchen. There is an outdoor shower as well as direct access to a powder room and toilet. An outdoor shed has electricity and lighting, and there is also an outdoor sink and barbecue gas outlet for easy entertaining.Other features of the property include automated retractable sun blinds on the eastern side of the home; security shutters on the western side; reverse cycle air conditioning throughout; Foxtel satellite TV with two outlets; two phone lines wired for ADSL; low maintenance garden with automated irrigation and lighting; retractable sun/privacy screen in front of the living room; double blinds on all windows; and a 20,000 litre storm water tank. There is also council development approval for further additions to the property.