31 Elaine Avenue, Avalon Beach, NSW 2107

In​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Avalon's​ ​most​ ​coveted​ ​pockets,​ ​this​ ​classic​ ​beach​ ​house​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​original​ ​homes​ ​that​ ​once​ ​dotted​ ​the​ ​gumtree-lined​ ​landscape.​ ​Tucked​ ​away​ ​in​ ​a​ ​peaceful​ ​cul-de-sac​ ​approx​ ​500m​ ​from​ ​the​ ​golden​ ​sands​ ​of​ ​North​ ​Avalon​ ​Beach​ ​and​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​level​ ​stroll​ ​into​ ​Avalon​ ​village,​ ​31​ ​Elaine​ ​Avenue​ ​presents​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​combination​ ​of​ ​modern​ ​convenience​ ​embracing​ ​laid‑back​ ​lifestyle.

Set​ ​on​ ​a​ ​generous​ ​1,126sqm​ ​block​ ​with​ ​a​ ​tranquil,​ ​meticulously​ ​landscaped​ ​garden,​ ​it's​ ​easy​ ​to​ ​tell​ ​a​ ​landscaper​ ​once​ ​lived​ ​here.​ ​A​ ​timber​ ​boardwalk​ ​weaves​ ​through​ ​established​ ​greenery,​ ​while​ ​an​ ​outdoor​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​shower,​ ​firepit,​ ​and​ ​towering​ ​palms​ ​create​ ​a​ ​resort‑like​ ​sanctuary.​ ​It's​ ​a​ ​wonderland​ ​for​ ​children,​ ​a​ ​haven​ ​for​ ​gardeners,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​place​ ​for​ ​entertaining​ ​or​ ​unwinding.​ ​

The​ ​cottage's​ ​unpretentious​ ​charm​ ​reveals​ ​itself​ ​immediately:​ ​a​ ​picture-perfect​ ​facade​ ​opens​ ​to​ ​light-drenched​ ​interiors​ ​spilling​ ​out​ ​to​ ​a​ ​front​ ​verandah​ ​and​ ​sun-lit​ ​rear​ ​entertaining​ ​deck.​ ​Character​ ​features​ ​are​ ​evident​ ​at​ ​every​ ​turn,​ ​with​ ​French​ ​doors,​ ​timber​ ​floors,​ ​high​ ​ceilings​ ​and​ ​exposed​ ​beams,​ ​complemented​ ​by​ ​thoughtful​ ​modern​ ​updates,​ ​creating​ ​a​ ​home​ ​that​ ​feels​ ​both​ ​soulful​ ​and​ ​contemporary.​ ​

Key​ ​features:
-​ ​Classic​ ​Avalon​ ​beach​ ​house​ ​beautifully​ ​blending​ ​heritage​ ​charm​ ​with​ ​modern​ ​upgrades;​ ​renovated​ ​throughout​ ​and​ ​bathed​ ​in​ ​natural​ ​light
-​ ​Versatile​ ​split‑level​ ​design:​ ​original​ ​cottage​ ​and​ ​extension​ ​connected​ ​seamlessly
-​ ​Lower​ ​level​ ​features​ ​free‑flowing​ ​open‑plan​ ​kitchen/dining,​ ​living​ ​zone​ ​and​ ​bedrooms
-​ ​Upper​ ​level​ ​features​ ​a​ ​private​ ​parents'​ ​retreat​ ​overlooking​ ​the​ ​garden​ ​with​ ​a​ ​walk‑in​ ​robe​ ​and​ ​ensuite
-​ ​Timber​ ​flooring,​ ​plantation​ ​shutters,​ ​and​ ​ceiling​ ​fans​ ​throughout
-​ ​Modern​ ​kitchen​ ​with​ ​stainless​ ​steel​ ​benchtops,​ ​island​ ​bench,​ ​Smeg​ ​stove​ ​and​ ​oven,​ ​and​ ​gas​ ​appliances
-​ ​Generous​ ​bedrooms​ ​with​ ​built‑ins​ ​(one​ ​with​ ​a​ ​built‑in​ ​desk)​ ​and​ ​beautifully​ ​updated​ ​bathrooms
-​ ​Effortless​ ​indoor-outdoor​ ​living:​ ​upper​ ​level​ ​opens​ ​to​ ​a​ ​timber​ ​entertainer's​ ​deck​ ​with​ ​built‑in​ ​BBQ​ ​connection​ ​and​ ​sink,​ ​overlooking​ ​established​ ​tropical​ ​gardens
-​ ​Water​ ​tanks​ ​supply​ ​the​ ​lush,​ ​tranquil​ ​garden
-​ ​Internal​ ​laundry​ ​plus​ ​ample​ ​internal​ ​and​ ​under‑house​ ​storage/workshop​ ​space
-​ ​Large​ ​undercover​ ​carport​ ​plus​ ​additional​ ​off‑street​ ​parking​ ​perfectly​ ​accommodates​ ​family​ ​and​ ​guest​ ​and​ ​doubles​ ​as​ ​a​ ​sensational​ ​arena​ ​for​ ​backyard​ ​cricket​ ​and​ ​badminton​ ​
-​ ​Positioned​ ​in​ ​a​ ​highly​ ​sought‑after​ ​Avalon​ ​enclave​ ​with​ ​a​ ​warm,​ ​family‑friendly​ ​community
-​ ​Prime​ ​location:​ ​approx​ ​500m​ ​to​ ​North​ ​Avalon​ ​Beach,​ ​convenient​ ​laneway​ ​access​ ​to​ ​local​ ​schools,​ ​village​ ​shops,​ ​cafés​ ​and​ ​bus​ ​transport

A​ ​home​ ​that​ ​has​ ​quietly​ ​nurtured​ ​generations,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​a​ ​place​ ​where​ ​children​ ​can​ ​roam​ ​freely​ ​through​ ​the​ ​garden,​ ​long​ ​lunches​ ​unfold​ ​on​ ​the​ ​deck​ ​and​ ​everyday​ ​life​ ​feels​ ​unhurried.​ ​Close​ ​to​ ​the​ ​beach,​ ​village​ ​and​ ​schools,​ ​31​ ​Elaine​ ​Avenue​ ​offers​ ​not​ ​just​ ​a​ ​beautiful​ ​setting,​ ​but​ ​a​ ​way​ ​of​ ​life​ ​-​ ​relaxed,​ ​grounded​ ​and​ ​deeply​ ​connected​ ​to​ ​Avalon's​ ​coastal​ ​spirit.