3/20 Cove Avenue, Manly NSW 2095

Top floor | three-sided light | pet-friendly block | walk to harbour This apartment occupies a rare configuration in a tightly held five-unit block on Manly’s Eastern Hill. Being top floor with windows on three sides delivers light and cross-ventration that most flats in this price bracket lack. The pet-friendly strata widens the buyer pool significantly, while the low-rise block avoids the maintenance burden of larger buildings. It suits a professional couple or downsizer who prioritises walkability to the harbour and village over a garden. The main risk is the 61m² internal area, which feels tighter than newer apartments and may limit family buyer appeal. There is no parking or outdoor space, which will slow resale in a softer market. The 1998 purchase price of $248,000 is irrelevant now, but the property has not traded in 28 years, so the vendor likely holds low cost base and may be flexible on timing. Hold as a well-located city-adjacent pied-à-terre or long-term rental, but do not expect capital growth above the Manly median.