12/3 Balston Street

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Light-Filled Living with Dual Outdoor Retreats in the Heart of Balaclava

Description: Privately positioned at 1/26 The Avenue, Balaclava, this beautifully renovated one-bedroom apartment delivers an exceptional lifestyle opportunity defined by natural light, generous outdoor living and a prized street-front setting. Ideal for owner-occupiers and investors alike, the residence combines modern comfort with a relaxed, low-maintenance design in one of the area's most convenient and tightly held pockets. Bathed in natural light throughout, the apartment showcases a thoughtfully considered layout that maximises space and flow. The inviting living and dining area forms the heart of the home, offering a warm and welcoming environment for everyday living. This space seamlessly extends to a private deck, creating an effortless connection between indoor and outdoor living and providing an ideal setting for entertaining guests, alfresco dining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. The generously proportioned bedroom is equally impressive, filled with natural light and enjoying direct access to its own second private deck. This additional outdoor space enhances privacy and offers a peaceful retreat, adding a rare and highly desirable dimension to apartment living. The well-appointed kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher and ample storage, while the contemporary bathroom is finished with clean lines and modern fittings to complement the home's updated aesthetic. Additional features include tiled floors, reverse cycle air-conditioning for year-round comfort and security intercom entry for added peace of mind. A standout advantage is the direct access to a private car space, a valuable inclusion in this sought-after inner-city location. Perfectly positioned within walking distance of Balaclava Station and the vibrant café, dining and shopping precinct of Carlisle Street, the apartment also offers easy access to public transport and nearby lifestyle amenities. This is a superb opportunity to secure a stylish, low-maintenance home or investment that delivers both comfort and convenience in a highly desirable neighbourhood.

Agent: Rohan White - rwhite@buxton.com.au - 96995155

Agent: Foucauld (Fooko) Jullien - fjullien@buxton.com.au - 0493 676 413

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Contemporary designer apartment with north-facing courtyard

Description: Discover the perfect blend of style, sophistication & convenience in this stunning two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, tucked in a tranquil pocket yet moments from St Kilda, Chapel Street & Carlisle Street. Set on the ground floor of a boutique, as-new complex, it offers seamless indoor-outdoor living with a north-facing courtyard designed for entertaining. Decked areas, built-in seating & secure enclosures make it ideal for wining, dining or safe play for children & pets. The sleek kitchen is a standout, featuring an Ilve oven, flexi-mixer tapware, streamlined cabinetry & stone finishes. Matte timber floors flow through the glass-walled living areas, while both robed bedrooms are luxuriously carpeted. The main bedroom includes a stylish ensuite, with marble hexagonal feature tiles in both bathrooms. Complete with reverse cycle heating/cooling, Euro laundry, secure intercom, lift access & basement parking with storage cage, this is a lock-up-&-leave lifestyle at its finest. Trams & Balaclava Station are virtually at your doorstep, with the best restaurants, eclectic bars, cafés, specialty bakeries & supermarkets all nearby ideal for the style-conscious seeking effortless modern living.

Agent: Vanessa McGlynn - vanessam@garypeer.com.au - 95261988

Agent: John Tsui-Po - johnt@garypeer.com.au - 0438336456

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: A Delivery of Lifestyle in the 'Post Office Apartments'

Description: Live on the edge of Carlisle Street in this super sized 1 bedroom first floor security apartment. In this boutique redevelopment of the Balaclava Post Office with its traditional brick façade, this lifestyle retreat sits at the back of the block, featuring relaxed open plan living and dining with an impressive kitchen (Franke appliances), a spacious bedroom with walk through robe to the gleaming semi ensuite and a European laundry in the seclusion of the entry. Both the living area and bedroom open to a mod grass terrace that's ideal for casual entertaining and your furry friend. Enjoying lift access, this quiet escape is enhanced with Oak look floors, reverse cycle air conditioning, a ceiling fan, intercom and secure basement parking & storage. In this leafy no through road, a heartbeat to a lively world of cafes, shops, bars, eateries, bakeries, gyms and public transport with trams and trains.

Agent: Dion Besser - dion@besserco.com.au - 03 9531 1000

Agent: Charles Callis - charles@besserco.com.au - 9531 1000

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Boutique Ground-Floor Brilliance with a Private Courtyard

Description: Deadline Sale Closing Thursday, 29th January at 12.00pm. Please contact us should you wish to organise a private viewing before this date and time. Quietly set behind a vine-covered exposed brick entrance, within a contemporary boutique complex, this stylish ground-floor apartment is a fitting extension of the building's architectural flair, showcasing refined finishes and thoughtful proportions, in a premier location. Anchored by an expansive open-plan living and dining zone, warm timber flooring and a crisp, neutral palette enhance the home's sense of space. The gourmet kitchen boasts high-quality stainless-steel appliances, dishwasher, gas cooktop, sleek cabinetry, and plenty of storage solutions. The central domain flows effortlessly through glass sliding doors to a large, private courtyard. Framed by raised garden beds and established tropical greenery, this outdoor space provides a serene setting for quiet mornings or weekend entertaining. The thoughtful configuration includes two generously sized bedrooms and a dedicated study nook for those working from home. The main bedroom is complete with a walk-in robe, and a sleek private ensuite. The second bedroom is well-proportioned with built-in robes and is serviced by a stylish central bathroom. Additional features include split-system heating/cooling, European laundry, an underground car space with storage cage, and secure intercom entry. Positioned in one of St Kilda East's most connected pockets, enjoy an array of cafes, dining options, boutiques, and everyday essentials, with Carlisle and Chapel Street precincts, and Orrong Village within walking distance. The leafy expanse of Alma Park is also nearby, whilst excellent transport options, including trams, Balaclava Station, and Windsor Station allow easy access to the CBD and the best of Melbourne's inner-south. This is a rare opportunity to secure a low-maintenance abode that truly has it all.

Agent: Natalie McAsey - nmcasey@buxton.com.au - 9536 7222

Agent: Liam Gedye - lgedye@buxton.com.au

Property Type: Development Site

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

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Agent: Jerry Yeghichian - jerry@elevennorth.com.au - 1300 353 836

Property Type: House

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Bring Your Vision To Life Here

Description: Hidden behind flowering rose bushes in a quiet street lined with heritage homes, this freestanding single-fronted Victorian is alive with character and possibility. It has the bones, the period beauty and the setting, ready for someone imaginative to take it somewhere extraordinary. Step through the arched hallway framed by soaring ceilings and Baltic pine floors that speak to its era. Two generous bedrooms sit at the front, one with the charm of a fireplace, before the home opens to a relaxed living room with another fireplace, and a kitchen awaiting reinvention. A clawfoot bath awaits revival in the bathroom, with laundry taps offering everyday practicality. Out back, a paved courtyard and shed offer the framework for a magical alfresco retreat. There's also scope to extend upward (STCA) and open the rear to light and air, creating a seamless blend of past and present. Moments from Carlisle Street's cafés and bakeries, trams and trains, Alma Park's recreation, Chapel Street's vibrancy and St Kilda Beach, this is your chance to shape a true original into something unforgettable.

Agent: Lee Pellizzer - lpellizzer@hodges.com.au - 03 9529 1100

Property Type: House

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Sunlit sanctuary in an ultra convenient location

Description: Securely tucked away near the rear of a gated complex, this stylish townhouse with fabulous alfresco appeal delivers the perfect blend of peace, privacy & lifestyle convenience in the heart of St Kilda East. Whether you're a first home buyer looking to make your mark or a savvy investor, this light filled home ticks all the boxes. Timber floors beneath a striking skylit void welcome you & flow through to a northerly oriented open plan living & dining zone, complemented by a neatly presented kitchen with good storage & a Euro laundry. Full height industrial Rylock sliding doors reveal a generous wraparound courtyard with low maintenance landscaped surrounds & a large Kalamata olive tree the ideal backdrop for effortless relaxing & entertaining. Upstairs delivers a good sized main bedroom with built-in robes, private balcony & dual access semi ensuite with shower over bath, two additional bedrooms (one with built-in robes) & a large sun-drenched central balcony. Other features include a heating unit in the living room, panel heater in the main bedroom, intercom entry, powder room & a single carport behind auto front gates. Ideally located just moments from Alma Village cafes & shops, Dandenong Road trams & within easy reach of Chapel Street.

Agent: Daniel Micmacher - danielm@garypeer.com.au - 0419376521

Agent: Jeremy Rosens - jeremyr@garypeer.com.au - 0413837723

Agent: Morris Bitton - morrisb@garypeer.com.au - 0413 248 636

Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Elevated Entertainer with Wraparound Terraces and City Views

Description: Proudly positioned on the top floor and framed by expansive, north-facing wraparound terraces, this generously proportioned two-bedroom residence delivers an exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle defined by space, light and everyday convenience. Enjoying an elevated entertaining vantage overlooking the city skyline, this home is perfectly situated just off Carlisle Street, placing you just metres from local cafés, transport and parklands. The central domain is an impressive open-plan living and dining zone, where full-height glazing captures an abundance of natural light and opens seamlessly to the surrounding terraces, extending the living space outdoors, further enhancing functionality of the home. A well-appointed kitchen integrates effortlessly with the living zone, offering ample storage solutions, stainless steel appliances, integrated dishwasher, and a breakfast bar, ideal for both everyday use and hosting. Accommodation is thoughtfully zoned for privacy. The generous main bedroom features built-in robes, split system heating/cooling, and direct terrace access, complemented by a second well-sized bedroom with robes. Central to the layout is a spacious bathroom, accompanied by a separate powder room. Additional highlights include two tandem basement car spaces, split system heating/cooling, panel heating, European laundry, and secure intercom entry. Offering a rare combination of scale, outdoor space and lifestyle appeal, this exceptional residence presents a standout opportunity for owner-occupiers and investors alike to secure a top-floor home of comfort, and long-term value in a highly sought-after setting.

Agent: Natalie McAsey - nmcasey@buxton.com.au - 9536 7222

Agent: Liam Gedye - lgedye@buxton.com.au

Property Type: Townhouse

Listing Type: Residential

Status: Active

Summary: Private, architectural, and brilliantly connected

Description: Set in the award-winning Inkerman & Nelson development, this refined two-bedroom brick townhouse delivers quiet luxury in one of Melbourne's most tightly held neighbourhoods. A collaboration between the design studio MA+Co and developers ICON, the home reflects a thoughtful approach to the use of materials, space, and indoor-outdoor living. From the moment you enter the private front courtyard, the interiors feel settled and calm. Whole-floor living and dining spaces unfold with generosity, enhanced by high ceilings and full-height glazing that draw natural light deep into the room. These spaces transition naturally outdoors to the garden areas designed by Eckersley, allowing the home to adapt with the seasons for indoor and outdoor entertainment. The kitchen, framed by large windows onto the front garden, is contemporary and functional, with Smeg appliances, Carrara marble benchtops and an integrated fridge and freezer together an oversize island bench serving as an additional dining space and holding ample soft-close storage. A solid oak staircase and double height lightwell connects the upper and lower levels, with the two bathrooms and two queen-sized, robed bedrooms positioned upstairs, including the main bedroom suite. Fluted double-glazing, bespoke storage, and a floor to ceiling hallway screen introduce privacy while maintaining light and visual connection throughout. Additional features including reverse-cycle ducted heating/AC, intercom, cedar front gate and security door, full-height bathroom tiling, quality Axminster UK carpets, a European laundry, extensive storage, including a storeroom and secure parking for one. Mere steps from Carlisle Street's cafés and restaurants, Balaclava Station, multiple tram routes, excellent schools, and minutes from St Kilda Beach, this home proves inner-urban living can be as serene as it is connected.

Agent: Katie Ryan - katieryan@jelliscraig.com.au - (03) 8644 5500

Agent: Sam Hobbs - samhobbs@jelliscraig.com.au - 0404 164 444