Surrounded by lush sub-tropical gardens and featuring tree-filtered views of Careel Bay, this elevated three bedroom home has a distinct sense of living in the treetops. It feels further above the street than it is, yet it’s only one short set of stairs up past a waterfall and fish pond to the ground floor of the house. The home has been tightly-held by the current owners for more than 20 years and is a great entry point to the prestigious Palm Beach market.

The lower level has two bedrooms featuring leafy outlooks, both with access to a two-way ensuite bathroom and this area could easily be converted into a teen or parents’ retreat, with the second bedroom ideal as a study or media room. Upstairs is the open plan living/dining area, which is air conditioned, has a stained glass dome skylight, slow combustion heater and opens to a timber deck.

There’s a good quality kitchen with garden window, a full bathroom and the existing main bedroom which opens out to the deck. The home also has parking for two cars including a single carport with roof storage for surfboards and kayaks.

Those looking for a peaceful lifestyle with the choice of boating on the Pittwater or enjoying Sydney’s famed northern beaches would do well to inspect. The home needs nothing done but certainly has further potential and is the perfect sub-tropical getaway or permanent retreat in a keenly sought location.