17 Balaclava Road

St Kilda East VIC 3183

Engaging Art Deco architecture ensures an imposing street presence for this grand and gracious double-storey residence. Enhanced by the vertical proportion of lofty decorative ceilings, the home's magnificently large proportions combine with a wonderful mix of versatile formal and informal zones to provide an exceptional, ready-to-enjoy environment for family life and entertaining. A handsome entry foyer introduces the elegant interior, which opens up to reveal a sophisticated formal lounge, open-plan living/dining room and a rumpus room or optional fifth bedroom stepping out to a paved patio and deep rear garden perfect for children. Designed to make time spent creating culinary fare a pleasure, the quality kitchen is comprehensively equipped with two cooktops, an extra-wide oven, two Asko dishwashers, two double sinks and ample storage and workspace. A generous bedroom with sitting retreat on the lower level is accompanied by three more bedrooms, a study and terrazzo-floored family bathroom on the upper level.