5 Ernest Street, Manly QLD 4179

A Whimsical Renovated Home in the Heart of Manly, with Multigenerational Living, Excellent Separation, Mount Cotton Views and Secure Parking for 3–4 Vehicles In the very heart of Manly, an elevated address of remarkable scale, character and possibility. Bathed in natural light, with expansive windows framing the distant silhouette of Mount Cotton, this beautifully refreshed residence combines whimsical charm with a floorplan designed for family life. Multiple living zones, excellent separation, substantial secure vehicle accommodation, a generous workshop and the flexibility to explore multigenerational living all come together within an easy stroll of Manly Harbour Village. Upstairs, soaring 3.3-metre ceilings, original period cornices and beautiful timber floors give the home an immediate sense of character. Expansive windows bring in natural light throughout the day and frame the distant Mount Cotton outlook from the formal living and dining spaces. Offering the convenience of penthouse-style living, the upper level enjoys direct, stair-free access from the driveway and accommodates the master bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and main living areas. The master bedroom offers a wonderful opportunity to make the space your own. An adjoining room creates the flexibility to form a substantial ensuite and dressing suite, or alternatively become a nursery, private office, reading room or retreat. The generous lower level benefits from independent access and lends itself beautifully to a more self-contained arrangement for multigenerational living, teenagers, adult children or long-term guests. Outside, established gardens create a private and beautifully green backdrop, with Sir Walter buffalo lawn, pop-up irrigation, mature planting and two olive trees surrounding a French-pattern tiled patio designed for relaxed outdoor living. Behind the electric gate, secure parking accommodates 3–4 vehicles depending on configuration, with further flexibility for a motorbike, boat, caravan or trailer, a rare advantage in a position this close to Manly Harbour Village. A substantial dedicated workshop sits alongside the parking area, offering genuine space for tools, projects, hobbies and storage, with enough room to leave everything set up rather than pack it away between uses. Features - 3.3m ceilings to the upstairs bedrooms and formal living and dining spaces - Original timber flooring through the entry, mudroom and formal living and dining areas - Three oversized downstairs bedrooms - Multiple living zones with excellent separation - Adjoining room to the master with potential for an ensuite, dressing room, nursery, office or retreat - Linen Roman blinds to upstairs windows - Premium wool carpet to upstairs bedrooms - Independent lower-level access - Stair-free vehicle access to the upper level - Secure parking for 3–4 vehicles, with flexibility for a boat, caravan, trailer or motorbike - Substantial dedicated workshop - Sir Walter buffalo lawn, pop-up irrigation, mature planting and two olive trees - French-pattern tiled patio - Substantial full sized Mudroom with built-in storage - Eight reverse-cycle air-conditioning systems throughout - 7kW solar system with 8.8kW inverter - Recently installed 25.2kW solar battery - Four continuously recording security cameras and video doorbell at the front gate - Electric gated entry Morning coffee in Manly Harbour Village, dinner by the water and evening walks along the Esplanade become part of the everyday rhythm here. Manly State School within the catchment, local schooling options, shops, cafés, restaurants and the train station are all within easy reach, creating an address that feels both beautifully connected and effortlessly convenient. Property Disclaimer: In preparing this information, we have used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained herein is true and accurate but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein. All information provided by Tamara Hall Properties is supplied as a convenience to clients. Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.