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Overview
This exceptional property is an extraordinary transformation of a warehouse into a striking family home, blending the robust industrial character of its brick construction with modern comforts and expansive living spaces. The double-height exposed brick walls and timber floors provide a warm, textural backdrop that enhances the sense of space and natural light through skylights and soaring ceilings.
The home spans three levels, each designed to maximize both functionality and lifestyle appeal. The ground floor offers a spacious family room that opens via bi-fold doors to a versatile alfresco courtyard and tandem garage, ideal for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Two oversized bedrooms with built-in robes and a fully-fitted bathroom provide comfortable accommodation at this level, supported by a well-equipped laundry and a unique temperature-controlled wine cellar.
On the first floor, a cathedral ceiling with timber beams crowns an impressive open-plan living and dining area featuring a gas fireplace, lending a cozy atmosphere to social gatherings. The modern kitchen, equipped with high-end Ilve and Asko appliances, caters perfectly to culinary enthusiasts and entertainers alike. The main bedroom benefits from a fitted walk-in robe and semi-ensuite bathroom, while an additional room offers flexible space suitable as a fourth bedroom or study.
The top floor reveals a spectacular third living zone with louvre glass doors opening onto a decked alfresco terrace, providing captivating panoramic views over the rooftops of the neighbourhood. This unique outdoor living space enhances the home’s entertaining potential and connection to the outdoors.
Additional features include multiple heating and cooling systems, video intercom, and a large mezzanine storage area, all contributing to the home’s functionality and convenience.
Situated in a prime location just steps from Carlisle Street’s vibrant cafés and restaurants, with easy tram access to Chapel Street and close proximity to train services, this property is well-positioned for families or professionals seeking lifestyle diversity and transport connectivity. Nearby schools including St Kilda Primary, Yeshivah College, and Beth Rivkah Ladies College further add to the home’s appeal.
Local Market Insights
In Balaclava, Quiet Listings observed 4 new houses entering the market over the last 30 days, down from 9 during the previous 30-day period, with an average advertised asking price of $1,676,250. The property type mix of listed properties is predominantly Apartments at 56%, followed by houses (22%), and townhouses (22%). The most active agency for houses in the Balaclava area is currently Wilson Agents, representing 25% of new listings, followed by Jellis Craig with 25%. These insights are based on agencies currently monitored by Quiet Listings and are updated as the local market changes.
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