29 Bower Street, Manly NSW 2095

4 bed | 3 bath | 3 car | 1,228 sqm land | elevated park-front | prestige enclave This is a genuinely rare holding for Manly. The land parcel of 1,228 square metres is nearly double what is typical in the Eastern Hill pocket, and the elevated park-front position adds a layer of privacy and outlook that is hard to replicate. The house itself is a modernised dual-level family residence with 260 square metres of internal space, four bedrooms, and three car accommodation, which puts it in the top-end trophy segment rather than standard suburban stock. It serves best a buyer who values land size, location prestige, and walkability to Shelly Beach and Manly Beach village over turn-key perfection. The tightly held nature of Bower Street means such properties rarely come to market, and the combination of scale and setting here is what drives long-term desirability for owner-occupiers seeking a blue-chip family base. The 260 square metre internal area on such a large site may suggest renovation or reconfiguration potential, which a buyer should weigh when forming a view on price. The property last transacted in 1992 for $492,000, so the current guide reflects decades of land value appreciation in a prestige micro-market. The absence of confirmed build year, finish quality, and aspect orientation means a buyer should verify these through inspection and due diligence, as they could materially affect both livability and future resale. The very high entry price and limited stock turnover in this pocket mean the market here is sensitive to micro-location and site quality, so a buyer should be confident in the specific attributes of this holding before committing.