This elevated, light filled haven situated in ‘The Birches’, a treasured, well maintained boutique art deco block, offers an inspiring blend of contemporary comfort and traditional character, together with a prized lock up garage. Polished timber floors, high ceilings and gorgeous sash windows highlight throughout the interior in a location that puts Carlisle Street’s dynamic shopping and dining precinct within minutes on foot. Decorative ceilings and a fireplace feature in the expansive open plan living room where northern light warms the space, and the kitchen comes with space for casual dining and an integrated oven and stove top. Two generous bedrooms with leafy outlooks, including the main bedroom with a built in robe, are serviced a wonderful central bathroom with a walk in shower and laundry facilities. Good storage, split system air conditioning and the flexibility of a lock up garage extend the practicality. A fabulous location for local cafes, bars and easy city access. Balaclava train station and trams on Chapel Street and Dandenong Road are easily accessible, as well as Alma Park, Hewison Reserve and St Kilda Beach.