9 Nelson Street, Balaclava VIC 3183

Live on the edge of everything in this relaxed urban sanctuary of fabulous flowing living in this 2 bedroom single fronted Victorian. With the bonus of a funky 1st floor bedroom suite above the carport, with its own bathroom, desk area and window seat storage, it's the perfect place for AirBNB style extra income, an adult child or as a home office looking down into the beautiful decked courtyard. The home itself has all the traditional Victorian qualities of 12ft ceilings and an arched hallway, while blending it with distressed look European Oak floors and matching cabinetry at the front, and a more contemporary feel at the back. Capturing lovely northern light, this boutique retreat features 2 big bedrooms (fitted BIRs) with the 2nd bedroom featuring bi-fold doors into an inviting living room, a wall of storage (European laundry) hiding into the designer bathroom (marble hob, louvre windows, spa bath) overlooking a Bamboo courtyard; stylish kitchen with glass Blanco appliances, Bosch dishwasher, in the gorgeous open plan living & dining area with its gas log fire, bookshelves, copper flues and architectural timber windows connecting the decked courtyard. Comfortable with panel heating, this brilliant home is located in a one way street with rear access to an auto carport (storage) and permit parking. Adore the location, so close to the Carlisle Street action for cafes, groceries, tram and train, within easy reach of Chapel Street and Fitzroy Street.