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Sold on 30 Jul 2024 for $2,260,000

131 Ernest Street
Manly QLD 4179

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 3
Floor area: 240m2
Land area: 1214m2
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Property Details for 131 Ernest St, Manly

131 Ernest St, Manly is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1918. The property has a land size of 1214m2 and floor size of 240m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2024. There are other 5 bedroom House sold in Manly in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1918
Floor Size
240m2
Land Size
1214m2
Local Government
Brisbane
Lot/Plan
129/RP33032

Last Listing description (September 2024)

Welcome to Highview c1918. This incredible Manly estate features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple living areas, pool, tennis court, 3 car parking with views to Moreton Bay, Mt Cotton and beyond.

Named Highview for its vantage point sitting atop a dress circle position in Manly, this property combines traditional elegance with stylish luxury to produce a landmark residence.

Beyond the white picket fence lies a pretty cottage garden and welcoming staircase leading to a wide front verandah designed to capture the prevailing bay breezes. The light filled entryway leads to the open plan living, dining, kitchen featuring French doors opening to a full length verandah with views over the tennis court and swimming pool. Water glimpses from the front verandah and views down to Wellington Point and King Island.

The timeless entertainers kitchen comes with quality appliances including Miele integrated dishwasher, gas stove and direct access to the rear verandah for enjoying the classic Queensland outdoor lifestyle.

Positioned at the front of the house the entryway retains elegant formality and is used as the library/sitting nook, or music area. Three generous bedrooms, two with air conditioning and a large family bathroom complete this level. High ceilings, decorative breezeways, polished timber floorboards and breezy verandahs form part of the key design features of Queenslanders and are evident throughout the home.

Complementing the main residence is a dual living lower level. With a clever design, tiled throughout, this level offers a private and secure home comprising two bedrooms (or one and an office space), a spacious living room, dining room, bathroom, dressing room or study and large laundry that could be easily utilised as a kitchen. French doors open on to a sandstone courtyard overlooking the spacious backyard and vibrant gardens, tennis court and swimming pool.

The current owners loved this space and the huge family home, where kids were always playing on the tennis court and in the secure yard. There were many memorable gatherings hosted here.

- 3 Car accommodation with remote controlled front gate
- 5,000 ltr water tank with pump
- Solar 5klw with 23 solar panels
- Garden Shed
- Views to Moreton Bay, Mount Cotton and beyond
- Air Conditioning to 3 bedrooms and open plan living, dining, kitchen
- Fully fenced 1214m2 block with pool, tennis court
- Land bank or split the blocks STCA
- Clever storage solutions throughout

Fully fenced and gated, this property has the addition of a carport with side access, a water tank and an easy-to-maintain landscaped garden and veggie patch. Surrounded by wonderful neighbours, this home presents an idyllic setting just a stone's throw from the best of the bay. Only steps from the heart of Manly Village and moments to the waterfront, parklands, restaurants, marinas, cafes, cinemas, transport and renowned schools, all of life's amenities are close at hand.

*Disclaimer:* In preparing this information, we have used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained therein is true and accurate, and accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, inaccuracies or misstatements contained herein. Prospective purchasers should make their own inquiries to verify the information contained herein.

Property History for 131 Ernest St, Manly, QLD 4179

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,260,000
30 Jul 2024
  • 30 Jul 2024
    Sold for $2,260,000
  • 17 May 2024
    Listed for Sale Under Offer
  • 05 Dec 2009
    Sold for $1,325,000
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About Manly 4179

The size of Manly is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 9.7% of total area. The population of Manly in 2011 was 3,701 people. By 2016 the population was 4,057 showing a population growth of 9.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Manly is 50-59 years. Households in Manly are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Manly work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 63.7% of the homes in Manly were owner-occupied compared with 67.2% in 2016.

Manly has 1,916 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Manly have seen a 87.55% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 56.99% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Manly is $1,459,172 while the median value for Units is $862,826.
  • Houses have a median rent of $790 while Units have a median rent of $590.
There are currently 17 properties listed for sale, and 7 properties listed for rent in Manly on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 100 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Manly.

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