Cover property
Sydney Morning Herald
Tuesday June 23, 2009
CASTLE COVE3 MANNERIM PLACEAbout $2 millionHouse 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 carBuilt 1970sLand 758 sq mInspect Wed and Sat, 1-1.45pmAgent Richardson & Wrench Castlecrag, 0413 879 778For sale By expressions of interest by July 7Last traded for $925,000 in 1997Castle Cove was a swinging place in the early 1970s when this house was built. The peninsula suburb, only 15 minutes' drive from the city, was a showcase for modern architectural design. The split-level layout of this house has endured the past 30 years. It now has a whole new appeal following an inspired renovation.Satin-finish ironbark floors were installed in the entry level where the dining room opens to a private courtyard, the family room leads to a deck and the new CaesarStone kitchen overlooks a lush courtyard. A few stairs lead up to the bedroom wing. The main has a huge walk-in wardrobe and a limestone ensuite matching the main bathroom and all three bedrooms have bush views. The second bedroom has a study and balcony.A soaring ceiling and angled windows throw light into the lower level living room. Walnut cabinetry, wool carpet and a Jetmaster add warmth while a courtyard adds cross-ventilation and more light. The study has timber panels and the big games room opens to sauna and spa rooms and the pool deck. The self-contained studio is a teenager's heaven.THE AGENT, MARK O'BRIEN, SAYS:A lot of Castle Cove buyers are from within the suburb. They love the area. At the end of the cul-de-sac is a walkway through bushland to Middle Harbour and they love the golf course. This house has a few unusual features and the pool-spa-deck area is a real plus.THE OWNER SAYS:We loved the house because it wasn't an ordinary house. It's big but completely functional and our kids love the layout. It'll suit families with children from about five years up. We love the bushwalks and we love that it's a peninsula suburb so there's very little traffic.
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