5 Edward St, Balaclava VIC 3183

Behind its timeless late-Victorian facade, this double-fronted three-bedroom residence offers a side of the neighbourhood few expect to find, revealing a private garden sanctuary and a sublime contemporary extension that brings complete tranquillity to a dynamic, cosmopolitan lifestyle address.

High ceilings and rich timber floors evoke the proportions of the original rooms, before the rear of the home opens into sun-drenched living and dining spaces, surrounded by greenery and set beneath a glass conservatory ceiling. A gas fireplace with built-in storage creates a natural focal point, while the kitchen features black granite benchtops and quality European appliances, offering direct outdoor access for easy catering. A tree-lined lightwell courtyard draws even more sunlight inside, before the second living room extends outdoors onto an elevated deck and lawn, bordered by established trees that maximise the year-round appeal of the beautifully landscaped surroundings.

The idyllic layout continues into the bedrooms, with two on the ground floor that share a large bathroom with a bath, shower, and European laundry. A solid spiral staircase ascends to a private, upper-level main suite complete with a renovated ensuite, walk-in robe and balcony, adjoining a home office or sitting area, lined with additional storage.