The Coach House c.1911

This unique sandstone home was originally part of the Camden Estate and stands on a tranquil 823sqm block in the heart of Balgowlah, close to North Harbour Reserve.

Tucked away down a leafy laneway, this rare piece of Balgowlah history now awaits an astute purchaser to transform it into a gorgeous contemporary home incorporating the beautiful features of an elegant bye-gone era.

Features include:

* Soaring 12' ceilings in many of the rooms, complete with timber flooring, plate rails, original windows, doors and fittings
* Two original but fully functional bathrooms
* Original kitchen with gas cooking and Bosch gas water heater
* Potential to obtain Harbour views from 2nd storey (Subject to Council Approval)
* Remarkably tranquil position at the end of a tree-lined laneway, yet just a few minutes walk to North Harbour Reserve, the Harbour Foreshore Walk and Balgowlah Village shopping centre
* Extensive near-level lawns offer a fantastic environment for kids and pets to play in total safety.
* Two single carports
* Buses just a couple of minutes walk away

With only two owners in the past 60 years, this rare property is likely to again be lovingly held for a long time into the future. Come with your dreams and your creativity - and make the Coach House' your new home.


Contact Ian Barr 0409 904 033

property features

  • Study
  • Polished Timber Floors
  • Garden
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Suburb: Balgowlah

Population: 6,412

Municipality: Manly

Lifestyle



Balgowlah is situation on the Northern Beaches between Manly and Seaforth and is just 11km from the CBD. It borders Sydney Harbour giving residents beautiful views over to Manly and offers great convenience as well as lifestyle.



Amenities



• The newly completed Stockland development comprising of a supermarket, gym and approximately 50 retail specialty stores
• Outstanding schools including Manly West Public School, Saint Cecilia’s School and Balgowlah Boys Campus
• Public buses operating to Manly, Warringah Mall, Seaforth and the CBD
• The free Hop-Skip-Jump bus run by Manly Council passes through Balgowlah with routes to Seaforth and Manly.
• The North Harbour reserve on Condamine Street equipped with a playground, barbeques, basketball court and picnic tables
• Manly to Spit scenic walk that runs from Manly through Balgowlah and Clontarf
• Balgowlah Golf club which features a 9 hole course
• North Harbour Sailing Club which offers skiff and dingy sailing
• Balgowlah RSL memorial club


History



Balgowlah was named in 1832 after an Aboriginal word meaning north harbour in reference to its position from Port Jackson. In the early days of European Settlement it had been known as Little Manly. Sir Edmund Barton, Australia's first prime minister, resided in the building known as Whitehall in White Street. Since 2004, Whitehall has been the site of the Norwegian Seamen's Church.