13/48 Lovett Street, Manly Vale NSW 2093

3 bed townhouse | triple parking | 140sqm internal | 90% owner-occupied street | family catchment This property offers a rare configuration edge for Manly Vale. Triple parking in a townhouse format is uncommon and directly serves family buyers or downsizers who need space for vehicles or storage. The 140sqm internal area is generous for a strata townhouse, and the 90% owner-occupier ratio in the building signals stable, well-maintained common property with lower turnover risk. It sits within the catchment for Manly Vale Public School and directly adjacent to Mackellar Girls Campus, which anchors demand from families. The property suits buyers who want a low-maintenance footprint without sacrificing room or parking, and who value school proximity over a standalone house. The main risk is the strata structure. A dated complex with a project median above $2.5 million suggests potential for higher levies or special levies for capital works, which a buyer must verify through the strata report. The 360sqm listing figure versus 140sqm internal area creates ambiguity about usable outdoor space and lot boundaries, requiring confirmation before bidding. The auction format on a Wednesday evening may reduce competition from weekend-only buyers, which can work in a prepared buyer’s favour. Hold this property as a long-term family home or a low-management rental in a tightly held suburb where supply is constrained.