7/31 Hotham Street, Balaclava VIC 3183

Set in one of our city’s most desirable lifestyle locations, this double-fronted, four-bedroom Victorian original is distinguished by solid bones, beautifully maintained heritage features & generous proportions to suit the whole family. Set within a tightly held group of Victorian classics, this beloved family home of more than 30 years has been lovingly maintained & sympathetically extended to accommodate modern living. Behind a charming cottage-style front garden & tessellated-tile verandah adorned with intricate fretwork, the grand interior is instantly inviting, retaining all its original features of soaring ceilings clad with ornate roses, decorative mouldings & leadlight windows. Off the entrance, a formal sitting room with large sash windows, adjacent formal dining space, spacious front bedroom (all fitted with built-in gas fireplaces set in original marble & wooden surrounds) & a second bedroom with built-in robes. The rest of the house is part of the original building & features a family bathroom with dual-sink vanity & shower-over-bath, two further bedrooms with built-in robes & ensuite in one, & a separate laundry & in a more contemporary extension is a spacious kitchen equipped for current use with casual meals & basement wine cellar. Through sliding glass doors, an entertainer’s decked alfresco with a stunning established garden below complete with mature lemon tree & rear right-of-way with access to a double-car garage & additional off-street parking. With solid bones to make this space your own (STCA), this striking family home presents a rare opportunity to move into this prime pocket & make your mark. Enjoy thriving Carlisle Street, Ripponlea Village, access to public transport & top local schools all just a short stroll away.