You can stop your search for the perfect freestanding house in a family-friendly northern beaches neighbourhood. ‘Wolumla’ is solid brick throughout, with a practical layout that separates living from sleeping quarters. The rooms are all spacious and there’s also plenty of secure storage under the house for the surfboards, bikes and hobby gear.

Elevated at the rear with district views to Queenscliff, you’ll catch next summer’s breezes from the north-facing patio, while watching the children at play on the private lawn below. The separate dining room is big enough for dinner parties and the large lounge, drenched in natural light, opens to the front porch. Two bedrooms have built-ins and the third has potential for a walk-in robe.

485sqm approx land size
Established, low-maintenance gardens
Private & level north-facing yard
Large separate lounge/living room
Spacious all-weather entertainer’s patio
Second WC, workshop & storage
Close to Manly Beach, Manly Corso
Walk to express city bus, district parks

A makeover would convert the original interior of this roomy house into a modern gem, while a renovation or rebuild is an investment worth considering at this popular, central location.