David Bain

Freshwater

57 Lawrence Street

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5 Beds3 Baths2 Cars

Key details

Property Type House
Water $172 / Quarter
Council $666 / Quarter
Land Area 418 SQM

Highlights

Timeless elegance meets contemporary design, just steps from the Village

This unexpectedly expansive home is a meticulously restored beach house that seamlessly transitions into a spacious, light-filled, dual-level extension.
This unexpectedly expansive home is a meticulously restored beach house that seamlessly transitions into a spacious, light-filled, dual-level extension.
With four living areas, five bedrooms, and a flexible floorplan, this residence is ideal for a large family or those looking for a teenage or parent retreat.

Its two generous, sun-drenched terraces, with sweeping district views and ocean breezes, take advantage of the rear north-facing aspect and overlook a private enclosed lawn and tropical landscaped gardens. Placed on 418sqm, this property also includes an enormous basement ideal for a home business, large workshop or storage.

This super-central address is only footsteps to the cosmopolitan Freshwater Village and city/wharf buses and an eight-minute stroll to Harbord Public School and Freshwater Beach.

• Flexible design is ideal for large or multi-generation families with an option to segregate
• Gorgeous character façade with gated courtyard access
• 3m high ornate ceilings, picture rails, original lead-light window
• Freshly restored King William timber floorboards
• Multiple living spaces and home office
• Lopi gas fireplace and 2 decorative cast-iron fireplaces
• Five bedrooms with an ability for a sixth/or rumpus area
• Family and meals area with cathedral ceilings open to a covered north terrace
• Wet bar opens to a northeast deck
• Granite island kitchen with stainless steel freestanding stove with 5-burner gas cooktop, new rangehood and dual-drawer dishwasher
• Sleek new vintage-inspired bathroom, walk-in rain shower, stone vanity top, heated twin vertical towel rail
• Recently renovated generous bathroom/ laundry and guest powder room
• Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout plus solar panels on the roof
• Generously proportioned basement retreat with beach bathroom – ideal office, gym and workshop
• Fully enclosed child safe lawn, Travertine barbecue patio or fire-pit area
• 150m to Freshwater Village, vibrant eateries, popular cafes and buses to the city or Manly Wharf
• Short stroll to Supermart IGA or Jacka Park, minutes to Manly or Warringah Mall
• Double car space, garden storage area plus an aluminium garden shed

Water Rates: $172 per quarter (approx.)
Council Rates: $666.20 per quarter (approx.)

Features

Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fans
Close to Schools
Close to Shops
Close to Transport
Fireplace
Gas
Pet Friendly
Polished Timber Floors

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Freshwater is the perfect proof that good things come in small packages. At only 2km2, this cosy intimate suburb boasts 5 stunning parks, 3 schools, a vibrant local community, plenty of cafés and restaurants, and world-class surf beaches. And with only 17km between Freshwater and the Sydney CBD, you get the best of both worlds - very little local traffic, but a quick city commute if needed.

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