12 King Avenue

Balgowlah NSW 2093

Poised on the high side of a tightly held harbourfront cul-de-sac with spellbinding views over the serene yacht-jewelled waters of North Harbour that shimmer to the ocean through Sydney Heads, this tastefully enhanced freestanding character home delivers a harmonious fusion of relaxed elegance, modern comfort and Zen-like tranquillity. The free-flowing tri-level design showcases extensive living and dining spaces flowing to a harbour-view entertainers' balcony, a family room opening to a level lawn and a top-floor master bedroom retreat with spectacular views. Resting on 559sqm with a private sunny north courtyard and dual street frontages, this highly desirable and sought-after address is only 100m from picturesque North Harbour Reserve, 500m to Balgowlah Village and an easy walk to Fairlight Beach or Forty Baskets Beach. - Gaze over North Harbour and Davis Marina to bushland in Sydney Harbour National Park- Views extend across the harbour to Quarantine Beach, North Head and the ocean- Extensive L-shaped living and dining areas with 3m ceilings and stunning harbour views- Glass sliding doors open to a full-width entertainers' balcony with enchanting harbour views - Gourmet stone-crafted kitchen with a stool bar, gas cooking and a stainless steel dishwasher - Family room with a sandstone feature wall opens to a secluded level lawn- Main bedroom with spectacular views, walk-in robe and an ensuite with dual shower heads - Four additional spacious bedrooms, including one with a private ensuite and walk-in robe, while the large top-floor landing provides an ideal study area. - The bathrooms are crafted in a modern vintage style, including a large family bathroom featuring a classic clawfoot bath- Sandstone walled wine cellar with fitted racks plus a walk-in basement storeroom - A generous-sized laundry with ample storage provides excellent everyday functionality.- Full brick construction, timber flooring, leadlight windows and ducted air conditioning- Enclosed, private landscaped gardens with giant ferns, chicken coop and vege garden- Walk by the harbour to Manly, minutes to the primary school and a selection of high schools - Giant double garage and off-street parking secured behind an electronic gate- Positioned on one of the Northern Beaches' most prestigious streets, the home captures the essence of an ideal summer beach house.