8 Bentley St, Balgowlah is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 434m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2024.
FIND. A blend of classic elegance and contemporary comfort, this Californian Bungalow style home is nestled in a quiet, tightly held Balgowlah street. On the cusp of Fairlight, this home embraces its harbourside heritage with a striking brick and sandstone faade. Inside, period details have been beautifully restored in picture rails, leadlight windows, original timber floors, ornate ceilings, and two striking original brick fireplaces. Offering five spacious bedrooms, including a master with ensuite and walk-in robe, this residence offers a lifestyle of ease and tranquillity.
LOVE. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, living and dining area, merging effortlessly from the original home to a more recent addition. Flowing out to a low-maintenance courtyard and garden, the living and dining space enjoys filtered light and a lush green outlook from every window. The kitchen is a contemporary haven, boasting gas cooking, ample bench space and a handy breakfast bar with seating.
- Five expansive bedrooms across original and extended sections
LIVE. Nestled on the verge of Fairlight, this home enjoys the peace of a one-way street while positioned within proximity to vibrant local cafes, beaches, and all that Stockland Shopping Centre has to offer. Enjoy leisurely strolls to harbour beaches or venture to the bustling Manly foreshore, offering an array of shops and cafes. With North Harbour Reserve and Fairlight and Delwood beaches moments away, you also have easy access to express buses, ferry services, and local eateries nearby. This home isn't just a residence, it's a lifestyle.
RATES/SIZE:
Water rates: Approx $171.40 pq
Council rates: Approx $749.50 pq
Size: Approx 434.20sqm
ABOUT THE AREA
Local Transport:
- B-Line express city bus, Buses to city CBD, Chatswood, Westfield Warringah Mall and Manly.
Shopping:
- Stockland Balgowlah shopping centre
- Balgowlah village shop & cafes
- Roseberry St shopping & supermarkets
- Westfield Warringah Mall
Schools:
- Manly West Primary School
- St. Cecilias Catholic Primary
- Balgowlah Boys High School
- Mackellar Girls High School
- St Paul's College Manly
WHAT OWNER LOVES
- The location of this home is unbeatable, being a 500m walk to North Harbour Reserve and the harbour foreshore, and a short 300m walk to the local shops along Sydney Road.
- The character of this home is truly appealing, with stunning period detail prominent throughout the original part of the home while merging seamlessly into the more recent extension.
- The sense of space through this home is accentuated by the high ceilings throughout. From the stunning ornate ceilings through the bedrooms and formal lounge to the grand ceilings of the renovation, this home captures a lovely outlook both front and back.
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The size of Balgowlah is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. There are 12 parks, covering nearly 13.0% of the total area. The population of Balgowlah in 2016 was 7961 people. By 2021 the population was 8068 showing a population growth of 1.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balgowlah is 40-49 years. Households in Balgowlah are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balgowlah work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 66.90% of the homes in Balgowlah were owner-occupied compared with 65.80% in 2016.
Balgowlah has 4,354 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balgowlah have seen a 5.33% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 13.44% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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