44 Balaclava Road

St Kilda East VIC 3183

This solidly built, beautifully renovated Mid Century classic features family focused living with an abundance of natural light, stunning green aspect & larger than usual proportions. Ideally located on a prime corner block, with entry via Sidwell Avenue, this reimagined, immaculately presented beauty is an overall flawless display of family friendly living. Classic blends perfectly with contemporary with glistening parquetry flooring flowing from the elevated entrance hall throughout a light saturated series of living, dining & entertaining zones. You will love the impressively proportioned living room with gas fireplace & walls of windows/doors that open out to an enclosed alfresco area, complete with built-in bench seating & soothing water feature, creating an outstanding indoor-outdoor connection. While a grand formal dining room connects to the light saturated expansive family living/meals area with floor-to-ceiling windows enjoying a gorgeous leafy outlook. The enormous well-appointed granite kitchen features an illuminating skylight (with retractable shade), storage galore & a suite of quality appliances (including three ovens, two dishwashers & an integrated microwave). The flexible floorplan continues with a luxuriously appointed hotel style main bedroom with stunning tree top views, walk-in robe & luxe fully tiled ensuite with freestanding bath, large shower & heated towel rails, a second bedroom with built-in robes & ensuite & a third bedroom/optional study. The versatile lower level, with the potential to be converted to a fully self-contained space if desired, comprises a fully fitted work from home/study space with handy private entry, a bedroom with walk-in robe, a bathroom & the laundry. Other attributes include extensive storage & built-in cabinetry throughout, ducted heating/air conditioning, split systems, a double garage with internal entry, a powder room, alarm & security cameras, electric blinds in kitchen/casual living area, three televisions included & a privately enclosed lushly landscaped front garden. Perfectly positioned in a private, tranquil setting close to Greenmeadows Gardens, vibrant Carlisle Street cafes, shops & restaurants, elite schools & public transport on your doorstep.