The auction will be held online via Zoom at 1:30pm on Saturday 7th August. Please contact agent to register your interest prior to the auction. Tucked away on a quiet residential street, this seemingly unassuming home unfolds into a spectacular renovation, filled with space and light. The innovative open-plan extension transforms this freestanding Victorian into something wholly contemporary, whilst still preserving period details (leadlighting, stained glass, wrought ironwork, plantation shutters, decorative ceiling roses, moulded archway) from its original 1890s heritage. Step onto its hardwood floors, underneath 3.5m ceilings, and feel the sense of space at play. 2 front bedrooms both boast large built-in robes, and the central bathroom features Euro laundry, chic fittings, and a shower over clawfoot bath. Step into the grand open living space, where the light floods in through huge floor-to-ceiling windows, and the ceilings rise to a peak of 5.3m. The kitchen offers expansive benches (including central island) and Bosch appliances (dishwasher, stainless steel oven), and the living area leads out to a rear deck and an outdoor entertaining area, kept private and secluded by established hedges. Head upstairs to find the impressive home office space, with in-built desk, cupboards, and shelving, and the casual lounge area, which includes sky windows which let light and air into this charming upper floor. Further features of this winning residence include split system heating/cooling and wall panel heating throughout, roof storage space, side shed, and security alarm. The prime Balaclava location sits just off Chapel Street, mere steps from Balaclava train station, with the 3, 16, 67 and 78 trams all stopping nearby. You're just metres from the cafés and shops along Carlisle Street's vibrant strip, and an easy walk from St. Kilda Botanical Gardens. St. Kilda beach is just 1km away. Near Caulfield Grammar, zoned to St. Kilda Primary School and Elwood College.