13 Marlborough Street, Balaclava, Vic 3183

So close to Carlisle's cafe culture that you can almost smell the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, this period gem (c1930) has been seamlessly transformed into a very tempting surprise package. Engaging from start to finish, the floor plan flows past two bedrooms to an inviting living room with open fireplace, decorative ceilings & period-style light fitting. The updated kitchen/meals features a breakfast bar while the modern bathroom incorporates a shower, toilet, heated towel rack & laundry facilities. The delightful alfresco setting at the rear is surrounded by an incredible array of veggie patches, fruit trees & leafy greenery. Features of the solid-brick home include built-in robes in the first bedroom, a handy pull-down queen-sized bed in the second bedroom, reverse-cycle air conditioners in the first bedroom & living room, Rinnai gas heater in the living room, a garden shed & a skylight above the passage run by solar panels to prevent the inflow of heat. Walk across the road to the eclectic retail & dining-out atmosphere in cosmopolitan Carlisle Street.