'Morningside', A Bahamas Style Beach House Overlooking Bronte Beach And The Endless Ocean

Perched high for privacy on one of the very best positions on Gardyne Street, this double-fronted c1918 beach house overlooks Bronte Beach with panoramic views over the ocean to Mackenzies Point as a breathtaking backdrop. A creative redesign by Richard Cole Architecture has retained the original home's character with a reinterpretation of the traditional verandah reminiscent of a Bahamas beachside retreat. Spread over three levels, Morningside's contemporary island feel is complemented by organic textural materials with a dramatic glazed stairway drawing light into the heart of the home. Interiors are bright and breezy and undeniably beachy but with a refined aesthetic that exudes a sense of calm with the verandah conceived as an alfresco lounge and beautiful gardens designed by Dangar Barin Smith that are a joy through the seasons. With the panoramic views and soothing sounds of the waves as a backdrop to daily life, the five-bedroom home is just up from the Swing of Your Dreams and a breezy 300m stroll down to the sand, surf and beachfront cafe strip.

* 15m frontage, one of Bronte's highest points
* Sandstone foundations and flagstone entry
* Lush gardens deliver a true sense of arrival
* Olive and magnolia trees, exotic Sago palm
* 5 oversized bedrooms with built-in robes
* Huge main bedroom with panoramic views
* Australian Hardwood and Belgian Sisal flooring
* Huge living room opens to the verandah
* Fireplace, ornate 3.2m ceilings
* Elegant dining room, leadlight windows
* Entertainer's kitchen with breakfast island
* Stainless steel worktops, Falcon range cooker
* Integrated SubZero fridge, custom joinery
* Casual dining/family meals
* Lower-level bedrooms overlook the garden
* Mosaic-tiled bathrooms and a powder room
* Large internal laundry, extensive storage
* Louver windows harness the ocean breeze
* Copper outdoor shower, garden irrigation
* Panoramic never-to-be-built-out views
* 400m to Woolworths and Iggy's Bread
* Bronte Public School catchment area
* The first time on the market in 24 years
* Concept Plans for Double Garage available