17 Heather Place, HORNSBY HEIGHTS

Magical Retreat with Lofty Views and Easy Access

'A palace in heaven' is how the current owners refer to this property. It includes 5 bedrooms, 3 spacious bathrooms, 2 large open plan living and dining spaces (the upper level with polished floorboards), 2 undercover outdoor entertaining spaces, 2 full kitchens and 2 laundries, all over 2 levels, and a good DLUG. There is plentiful storage, built-ins and WIR. Still modern and well maintained in its appearance, this brick home on 860sqm approx was built around 15 years ago, and specifically designed to wow you with the view from the moment you walk through the front door onto the landing. Soaring raked ceilings and clerestory windows over the upper living area flow down to a waterfall of glass that cascades over the entire rear facade on both levels, offering breathtaking views to the north, imbuing feelings of calm, solitude and oneness with nature. Winter brings a fascinating effect of low lying cloud with the hills rising majestically above it into clear skies. Tucked away in a great little cul-de-sac with walking tracks adjoining the back garden, it's great for city executives who need to be in an easy commute to town yet want the fun and delights of living in a mountain like atmosphere with clean crisp air, and an abundance of health giving recreation activities in the vicinity. The family will love connecting with nature and being close to kangaroos, wallabies and lyrebirds. The self-contained apartment could also be used as teenage retreat or a fantastic entertainment space that flows onto the patio and level yard where it would be ideal to put in a swimming pool (STCA). For the aspirational family who are planning for the children to attend any of the quality public and private schools the upper north shore has on offer, you can drive them there in under 15minutes. It's also a quick drive to the Hornsby station where you can catch buses and trains in all directions. It's only around 45 mins to a selection of the best Aussie beaches on either the Central Coast or the Northern Beaches. The region is also well known for it's cycling experiences through the magnificent Galston Gorge and picnicking by the water at Bobbin Head and at Crosslands.