A captivating street presence is the ideal introduction to this gorgeous period home offering the perfect blend of heritage features, contemporary updates and north-facing alfresco appeal in a pocket of Balaclava prized for its fabulous lifestyle amenity. - Generous living and dining areas bathed in natural light - Stainless-steel kitchen, Bosch appliances and dishwasher - Framed by leafy greenery, landscaped rear with timber deck - Three oversized double bedrooms, all have built-in robes - Sitting room (open fireplace) with fourth bedroom flexibility - Stunning full bathroom (Euro laundry and tub) plus extra w/c - Secure off-street parking via right-of-way rear lane access - Air con, high ceilings, timber floors, ornamental fireplaces - Close to the trains and cafés of Ripponlea and Carlisle Street - Stroll to various local schools and St Kilda Botanic Gardens