Nestled in a convenient Balaclava location just moments from vibrant Carlisle Street & Ripponlea shopping village, cafes & gardens, this freestanding brick residence, with an enclosed front garden, offers exciting scope in one of Melbourne's most sought after lifestyle locations. Comfortable, light filled & ready for immediate enjoyment it's equally appealing as a solid investment or the perfect blank canvas for your future vision ideal to renovate & enhance or create a brand new contemporary abode (STCA) the options are endless. Polished hardwood floors flow from the entrance hallway through to a northerly oriented living & dining zone with rich timber cabinetry, adjoining a neatly presented retro style kitchen with a dishwasher & ample storage. Away from the living zone three bedrooms (two with built-in robes) share an original condition central bathroom with bath, shower & separate toilet. Other features include split system heating/cooling, panel wall heaters, a separate laundry with access to a sunny rear garden, a large versatile storage shed/workshop/studio & convenient ROW access street parking. Ideally located close to Brighton Road trams, Balaclava Station, St Kilda Botanical Gardens & vibrant Carlisle Street's shops, restaurants & cafes.