45 Rickard Street, Balgowlah.

A beautifully balanced meeting of character and contemporary coastal design, this renovated California Bungalow residence brings seamless indoor-outdoor living to a prized village-edge setting. Original details give the front of the home timeless appeal, with exquisite ornate ceilings and quality double-brick construction preserving its classic charm, while the rear extension introduces a bright modern family domain beneath vaulted ceilings and skylights. Wide hardwood floors, bespoke cabinetry and a wood-burning fireplace create texture and warmth, with bi-fold doors opening the living space completely to a sunny garden sanctuary and alfresco entertainer's deck. Four bedrooms are complemented by a study and a flexible garage currently used as a gym, while this premium street is an easy walk to Balgowlah Village, Aggy's Corner Café, city buses, Manly transport and the harbour reserves of North Harbour and Forty Baskets. - California Bungalow style home with contemporary rear extension - Modern living domain with high cathedral ceilings, seamless garden flow - All-seasons entertaining deck spills into sun-drenched level yard - Elegant hardwood floors, bespoke joinery and wood-burning fire - Sleek stone-topped kitchen with island bench, quality appliances - Second living/fourth bedroom with exquisite ornate ceilings and gas fire - Main bedroom with ensuite and dressing room, separate study space - Family bathroom with freestanding bath, skylight and stone vanity - Laundry/utility room with WC, storage and easy garden access - Low-maintenance gardens, ducted air-conditioning, gas outlets - Quality double-brick construction, skylights, EV charger - Internal access to lock-up garage/gym, long driveway parking - Walk to Aggy's Corner, buses, North Harbour Reserve, Forty Baskets