18 Manly Road, Manly, Qld, 4179

Perfectly​ ​positioned​ ​in​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Manly's​ ​most​ ​accessible​ ​locations,​ ​this​ ​exquisitely​ ​renovated​ ​Colonial​ ​Worker's​ ​Cottage​ ​is​ ​a​ ​home​ ​that​ ​captures​ ​both​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​and​ ​the​ ​imagination.​ ​Rich​ ​in​ ​character,​ ​beautifully​ ​crafted​ ​and​ ​framed​ ​by​ ​beautiful​ ​views​ ​across​ ​the​ ​valley​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​lifestyle​ ​that​ ​is​ ​every​ ​bit​ ​as​ ​inspiring​ ​as​ ​the​ ​home​ ​itself.

Call​ ​Margaret​ ​or​ ​Chris​ ​to​ ​view​ ​during​ ​week​ ​-​ ​Visit​ ​our​ ​open​ ​homes​ ​on​ ​weekends

Every​ ​detail​ ​celebrates​ ​the​ ​elegance​ ​of​ ​a​ ​classic​ ​Queenslander.​ ​Polished​ ​timber​ ​floors,​ ​soaring​ ​3.8-metre​ ​ceilings,​ ​VJ​ ​walls,​ ​breezeways,​ ​fretwork,​ ​French​ ​doors​ ​and​ ​a​ ​stunning​ ​leadlight​ ​entrance​ ​have​ ​all​ ​been​ ​lovingly​ ​preserved,​ ​while​ ​Swarovski​ ​crystal​ ​chandeliers​ ​add​ ​a​ ​touch​ ​of​ ​sophistication​ ​and​ ​luxury​ ​throughout.

The​ ​welcoming​ ​front​ ​verandah​ ​overlooks​ ​beautifully​ ​landscaped​ ​gardens,​ ​parking​ ​for​ ​3​ ​vehicles​ ​off​ ​road,​ ​while​ ​the​ ​oversized​ ​garage​ ​with​ ​mezzanine​ ​storage​ ​offers​ ​level​ ​access​ ​directly​ ​into​ ​the​ ​upstairs​ ​of​ ​the​ ​home​ ​and​ ​main​ ​kitchen​ ​-​ ​an​ ​exceptionally​ ​practical​ ​feature​ ​that​ ​is​ ​rarely​ ​found​ ​in​ ​character​ ​homes.

Upstairs​ ​-​ ​Light​ ​Filled​ ​Living​ ​with​ ​Spectacular​ ​Bay​ ​Views

Designed​ ​to​ ​embrace​ ​its​ ​elevated​ ​outlook,​ ​the​ ​upper​ ​level​ ​features​ ​open​ ​plan​ ​living​ ​and​ ​dining​ ​flowing​ ​seamlessly​ ​onto​ ​a​ ​full-width​ ​entertaining​ ​deck​ ​where​ ​refreshing​ ​bay​ ​breezes​ ​become​ ​the​ ​essence​ ​of​ ​everyday​ ​life.

The​ ​beautifully​ ​appointed​ ​kitchen​ ​is​ ​equally​ ​impressive,​ ​complete​ ​with​ ​a​ ​900mm​ ​gas​ ​cooker,​ ​dishwasher,​ ​twin​ ​pantries​ ​and​ ​generous​ ​preparation​ ​space,​ ​making​ ​entertaining​ ​effortless.

Accommodation​ ​includes​ ​three​ ​spacious​ ​bedrooms,​ ​two​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​robes,​ ​a​ ​beautifully​ ​renovated​ ​family​ ​bathroom​ ​featuring​ ​a​ ​classic​ ​clawfoot​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​separate​ ​shower,​ ​plus​ ​a​ ​convenient​ ​study​ ​nook​ ​tucked​ ​away​ ​at​ ​the​ ​top​ ​of​ ​the​ ​stairs.

Downstairs​ ​-​ ​A​ ​Private​ ​Retreat​ ​with​ ​Flexible​ ​Living

The​ ​lower​ ​level​ ​has​ ​been​ ​thoughtfully​ ​designed​ ​to​ ​provide​ ​exceptional​ ​flexibility​ ​for​ ​extended​ ​family,​ ​guests​ ​or​ ​dual​ ​living.

The​ ​luxurious​ ​master​ ​suite​ ​enjoys​ ​direct​ ​access​ ​to​ ​a​ ​peaceful​ ​courtyard​ ​deck​ ​and​ ​features​ ​a​ ​spacious​ ​walk-in​ ​robe​ ​together​ ​with​ ​an​ ​indulgent​ ​en-suite​ ​offering​ ​a​ ​spa​ ​bath​ ​and​ ​double​ ​vanity.

A​ ​generous​ ​second​ ​living​ ​area​ ​with​ ​cosy​ ​fireplace​ ​and​ ​kitchenette​ ​creates​ ​the​ ​perfect​ ​self-contained​ ​retreat,​ ​while​ ​a​ ​third​ ​bathroom​ ​conveniently​ ​services​ ​both​ ​the​ ​lower​ ​level​ ​and​ ​pool​ ​area.

Outside,​ ​the​ ​resort-inspired​ ​lagoon-style​ ​saltwater​ ​pool,​ ​pergola​ ​entertaining​ ​area​ ​and​ ​expansive​ ​covered​ ​deck​ ​create​ ​an​ ​idyllic​ ​setting​ ​for​ ​family​ ​gatherings,​ ​relaxed​ ​weekends​ ​or​ ​unforgettable​ ​evenings​ ​entertaining​ ​beneath​ ​the​ ​stars.

Lifestyle​ ​You'll​ ​Love​ ​and​ ​"perfect​ ​for​ ​quiet​ ​reflection​ ​as​ ​the​ ​moon​ ​rises​ ​over​ ​the​ ​water"

Leave​ ​the​ ​car​ ​at​ ​home​ ​and​ ​enjoy​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Manly's​ ​most​ ​walkable​ ​locations.

Only​ ​200​ ​metres​ ​from​ ​Manly​ ​Railway​ ​Station​ ​and​ ​an​ ​easy​ ​stroll​ ​to​ ​Manly​ ​Harbour​ ​Village,​ ​you'll​ ​discover​ ​boutique​ ​shopping,​ ​renowned​ ​cafés​ ​and​ ​restaurants,​ ​weekend​ ​markets,​ ​waterfront​ ​parklands​ ​and​ ​the​ ​largest​ ​marina​ ​in​ ​the​ ​Southern​ ​Hemisphere.​ ​Excellent​ ​schools,​ ​sporting​ ​facilities​ ​and​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​Wynnum-Manly​ ​foreshore​ ​are​ ​all​ ​within​ ​easy​ ​reach,​ ​making​ ​this​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Brisbane's​ ​most​ ​sought-after​ ​bayside​ ​addresses.

Features​ ​You'll​ ​Appreciate
•​ ​Four​ ​generous​ ​bedrooms,​ ​three​ ​bathrooms​ ​including​ ​ensuite​ ​with​ ​spa​ ​bath​ ​
•​ ​accommodation​ ​for​ ​three​ ​vehicles​ ​off​ ​road​ ​behind​ ​automatic​ ​security​ ​gate
•​ ​Approximately​ ​40​ ​squares​ ​under​ ​roof
•​ ​Magnificent​ ​bay​ ​views​ ​stretching​ ​to​ ​North​ ​Stradbroke​ ​Island​ ​and​ ​Southern​ ​Moreton​ ​Bay
•​ ​Expansive​ ​four-metre-deep​ ​entertaining​ ​decks​ ​on​ ​both​ ​levels​ ​plus​ ​full-width​ ​front​ ​verandah
•​ ​Two​ ​kitchens​ ​providing​ ​excellent​ ​dual​ ​living​ ​flexibility
•​ ​Ducted​ ​reverse-cycle​ ​air​ ​conditioning​ ​upstairs​ ​plus​ ​split-system​ ​air​ ​conditioning​ ​to​ ​the​ ​master​ ​suite
•​ ​Huge​ ​rumpus​ ​room​ ​with​ ​wood​ ​heater
•​ ​Period​ ​features​ ​including​ ​VJ​ ​walls​ ​and​ ​ceilings,​ ​chamferboards,​ ​breezeways,​ ​French​ ​doors​ ​and​ ​Western​ ​Red​ ​Cedar​ ​windows
•​ ​Swarovski​ ​crystal​ ​chandeliers​ ​throughout
•​ ​Oversized​ ​7.5m​ ​x​ ​4.5m​ ​garage​ ​with​ ​mezzanine​ ​storage​ ​plus​ ​additional​ ​6m​ ​x​ ​5m​ ​parking​ ​pad
•​ ​Resort-style​ ​9.5m​ ​x​ ​4.5m​ ​lagoon​ ​saltwater​ ​pool​ ​with​ ​chlorinator​ ​and​ ​Zodiac​ ​cleaning​ ​system
•​ ​Two​ ​rainwater​ ​tanks​ ​(5,000L​ ​and​ ​3,000L)
•​ ​10​ ​kilowatt​ ​solar​ ​system
•​ ​Secure​ ​electric​ ​gate​ ​providing​ ​private​ ​driveway​ ​and​ ​garage​ ​access

A​ ​home​ ​of​ ​this​ ​calibre,​ ​combining​ ​timeless​ ​Queensland​ ​character,​ ​exceptional​ ​craftsmanship,​ ​flexible​ ​family​ ​living​ ​and​ ​spectacular​ ​bay​ ​views​ ​in​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​Manly,​ ​is​ ​an​ ​opportunity​ ​that​ ​rarely​ ​becomes​ ​available...​ ​Be​ ​Quick​ ​to​ ​View!​ ​