9 Dobroyd Road
Balgowlah Heights, NSW 2093

This stylish dual-level residence offers a rare and inspiring family sanctuary, perfectly positioned on the high side of the street to capture northern sunlight, sea breezes, and panoramic leafy views. The home features three generous living spaces, including a sweeping living area with a gas fireplace and recessed library, all enjoying a sunny northern aspect.

The sleek new stone island kitchen is equipped with induction cooking and an integrated dishwasher, designed to accommodate six seats. It seamlessly connects to the dining room, which includes bench seating and bi-fold windows opening to a rear terrace, as well as a casual living area that flows through glass sliders to a sun-drenched north terrace with private leafy outlooks.

Upstairs, a family/media room offers panoramic northerly views, complementing the large bedrooms that include built-in wardrobes and space for study desks. The main bedroom is enhanced with a study area, walk-in robe, and a two-way ensuite featuring heated floors. The residence is bright and breezy, boasting high ceilings, select timber flooring, and plantation shutters throughout.

Architectural features include natural hand-cut bluestone walls that extend from the striking front fence pillars to the warm textured internal fireplace and rear dry stone landscape walls, creating a cohesive and signature aesthetic. The property is set on a 626 square meter block with a private near-level rear lawn and a sparkling in-ground pool, ideal for family living and entertaining.

Additional highlights include stacked bluestone-crafted fences and retaining walls, 9kW solar panels, upstairs air-conditioning, ceiling fans, gas heating and barbecue outlets, and three-phase power with solar, which is ideal for future electric vehicle charging. The poolside terrace overlooks the private rear lawns, which are fenced and landscaped, while the front lawn enjoys northern sun exposure. The irrigation system is centrally controlled and programmed for gardens and lawns, and the in-ground pool has plumbing provisioned for solar heating if desired.

Storage and parking are well catered for with a large lock-up storeroom and wine cellar adjoining the garage, plus additional parking available in front. The oversized automatic double lock-up garage provides internal access via the laundry for convenience.

Location benefits include being just 200 meters from The Heights Café, 300 meters to Tania Park which leads to the Manly to Spit Bridge Walk, 370 meters to Manly and city buses, and 750 meters to the primary school. Local village shops are within walking distance, and the property is a short stroll to Forty Baskets and Clontarf Beach, as well as minutes from Balgowlah Village and Manly Beach, known for its festive eateries and nightlife.