6/7 Nelson Street, Balaclava, VIC 3183

Awarded a 2024 AIA Commendation for Residential Architecture (Multiple Housing), this north-facing Karen Alcock MA+Co townhouse in 'Inkerman & Nelson' delivers a design-led approach to inner-city living, spanning three light-filled levels with a second living area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a rare ground-floor powder room. A smart, lifestyle-focused layout enhanced by premium finishes and developer-installed 2 kW rooftop solar PV, all moments from Carlisle Street. The ground floor showcases open-plan living and dining spaces anchored by a stone kitchen featuring premium Smeg Victoria Collection appliances, integrated fridge/freezer, pantry wall, large island bench & two courtyard zones. Upstairs includes two generous bedrooms with built-in robes, a central bathroom with bath, and laundry. The top level is dedicated to the main suite with ensuite, built-in robes, and a private lounge or study opening to a leafy balcony. Additional features include ducted heating/cooling, engineered timber floors throughout including the bedroom level, custom-built arrival station and landing storage joinery, video intercom, storage cage, and two car spaces. Recognised with a Commendation for Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing at the 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards, the AIA jury described the development as "a medium density typology well-suited to families' delivering 'a housing offering that differs to the standard apartment development." The property is provisioned for optic-fibre backed high speed internet through an embedded network.