7 The Avenue, St Kilda East VIC 3183

This freestanding Edwardian strikes a harmonious balance between the charm of its exquisite era & the comforts of today. Architecturally renovated & extended to accommodate the diverse needs of a modern lifestyle, the family-sized home is fabulously versatile & features a sitting room or optional bedroom stepping out to the front verandah, a study that can also configured as a bedroom & a superbly appointed kitchen with a wide Smeg oven & cooktop & integrated Asko dishwasher. The living & dining rooms open via two sets of bi-fold doors to a timber deck & extra-deep rear garden filled with established fruit tress, including apricot, plum, apple & lime. Surrounded by so much greenery, it's easy to forget that you are living in the heart of Balaclava. Servicing the up-to-four bedroom sleeping accommodation are two bathrooms that have been brought up to date with striking designer style. Additional features include hydronic heating, an air conditioning unit & built-in cabinetry in the living/dining zone, floorboards, linen cupboard, ornamental fireplaces & the asset of off-street parking for two cars. The prime position in which it is located is within a short walk to trams & buses, Balaclava Station, Ripponlea Village, Carlisle Street's hustle & bustle, parkland & excellent schools.