5 Arana Street

Manly Vale NSW 2093

Timeless beach house charm, sumptuous coastal styling and a series of spectacular alfresco entertaining areas set the scene for an enchanting family lifestyle in this gorgeous bungalow set in one of the areas most sought-after central leafy streets. Redesigned with a fresh focus on natural light and airflow, it features an L-shaped living and dining area opening to a sunlit north-facing terrace with far-reaching leafy vistas and a casual living/dining area flowing to an extensive private rear courtyard and a deck with a built-in barbecue and an artisan-crafted wood-fired pizza oven. Placed on 497sqm with a fully-enclosed, near-level north lawn and customised fire-pit area, its tranquil setting is only a few minutes stroll to Manly Vale Public School and the picnic grounds, swimming area and bike trails at Manly Dam Reserve and a 10 minute walk to B-Line city buses. * Alluring white panelled coastal faade, high ceilings, picture rails and freshly treated timber flooring* Generous L-shaped living space with a separate dining area near the kitchen and easy flow to the front terrace * The private elevated terrace captures sweeping leafy district views, northerly sunshine, sea breezes and glorious sunsets * Dining or casual living area with polished cement flooring flows via double glass sliders to the rear terrace * Extensive leaf-screened terrace and a sundeck with built-in bench seats, concrete bar with a barbecue plus a pizza oven* Sleek open plan stone kitchen with a gas stove and s/steel dishwasher housed under elegant pendant lights and a skylight * Spacious bedrooms with mirrored built-ins and ceiling fans, home office with built-in storage and external access* Stylish bathrooms include a main with terrazzo flooring, stone vanitytop, handmade wash basin and Spanish feature tiles* Ducted air conditioning, plantation shutters, gas heating outlets, stone-crafted fire-pit with matching stone seating * Set in the catchment areas for Manly Vale Public School and the NBSC Balgowlah Boys or Mackellar Girls Campuses* 750m to St Kierans Catholic Primary School, moments to Manly Vales supermarkets, Warringah Mall and Manly Beach* DA approval to go up and add two bedrooms, a bathroom, a family room with a wet bar and a terrace with northerly views* Landscaped palm garden at rear, garden shed, underhouse storeroom off the garage and a car space in front * Deep auto lock-up garage with three-phase power, a sink and overhead heater possible gym, office or studio Outgoings:Council $2,580PA approxWater $680PA approx