118/48 Blenheim Street, BALACLAVA, VIC

THE DEAL Where considered design meets uncompromising luxury, this residence within the boutique No. 308 Carlisle development delivers a level of craftsmanship and comfort rarely found in Balaclava. From the moment you step inside, the quality is unmistakable. Timber flooring, extensive built-in storage, and zoned ducted heating and cooling set a foundation of refined practicality. The kitchen is a true centrepiece — an oversized breakfast bench wrapped in marbled stone, integrated Miele appliances including dual ovens, a 900mm gas cooktop, fridge and dishwasher, all creating a culinary space designed for the serious home chef. The living domain flows seamlessly onto a bright, spacious balcony framed by fully adjustable shutters. Open them for breezy entertaining or close them for privacy — it’s an all-season extension of your living space and the perfect setting for summer nights spent with friends. Both bedrooms are superb in scale, each with mirrored robes. The second bedroom is bathed in natural light via floor-to-ceiling glazing, while the master suite is a quiet retreat featuring its own ensuite with a generous walk-in shower, freestanding bath, stone benchtops and a double vanity — a sanctuary of hotel-level indulgence. A sparkling central bathroom, two secure basement car spaces and a large storage cage add further convenience. Positioned in one of Melbourne’s most connected lifestyle pockets, the location is impossible to overstate: Carlisle Street’s cafés, restaurants and trams are at your door, and Balaclava Station is a mere 60 metres away, putting the CBD just over ten minutes from home. A short stroll leads you to Acland Street, Chapel Street, St Kilda Botanical Gardens and St Kilda Beach — the best of inner-south living at your fingertips. SEALS THE DEAL A beautifully finished apartment in a boutique building, complete with luxury interiors, thoughtful design and an unbeatable lifestyle location — a home for those who expect more than the ordinary.