1/108 Westbury Street, Balaclava, Vic 3183

Steps to the vibrant Carlisle St cafe scene, this ground-floor 2-bedroom apartment combines wonderful lifestyle appeal with period proportions and a private, whisper-quiet setting in a neat block of just six. Polished timber floors set a stylish scene, with oversized windows in the generous lounge/dining room infusing the interiors with natural light, while a sheltered porch and landscaped courtyard are perfectly positioned to capture afternoon sun. Well equipped for modern life and spaced to accommodate comfortable casual meals, the large, recently updated, separate kitchen features gas appliances, a Bosch dishwasher and laundry facilities. Both of the bedrooms have built-in robes, one enjoying direct outdoor access, with a door off the corridor revealing a service hub of a separate WC and an updated bathroom with a shower recess and separate bathtub. Also around the corner from local trams, trains, bakeries and boutiques, it includes a secure undercover car space, gas-ducted heating throughout, reverse-cycle heating/cooling, secure intercom entry and a communal laundry. Securely let at $530 per week.