3 Somers Street, Balaclava

Set in a peaceful, tree-lined street, this beautifully renovated double-fronted period home combines art-deco charm with contemporary design and thoughtful architectural detail. The heart of the house is a stunning modern kitchen complete with premium appliances, stone benchtops, an Asko dishwasher, Smeg induction cooktop and stylish pendant lighting, seamlessly opening to an open plan living and dining space with built-in bench seating and cabinetry. The north-facing living area is bright and inviting, bathed in natural light through leadlight windows at the front and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors at the rear, with a Gas Heat & Glo fireplace and split system ensuring year-round comfort. A generous master bedroom features a split system, extensive walk-in robe storage and an ensuite, while two additional bedrooms provide family flexibility. At the front of the home, a versatile room can serve as a fourth bedroom, second living area or dedicated work-from-home office. The central bathroom is beautifully detailed with a bath, hydronic heated towel rail and thoughtfully designed timber accents, and there is also a convenient powder room and a dedicated laundry with storage and external access. Rich dark walnut hardwood timber floors flow throughout the home, complemented by hydronic heating and an integrated Bose sound system. Practical amenities include off-street parking for one to two cars at the front, with a secure garage at the rear offering remote undercover access via the ROW. Environmentally minded features include solar panels and a grey water system, and large sealed attic storage with drop down ladder for easy access meets additional needs. For added ease, garden maintenance is included. Ideally positioned close to the tranquil William Street Reserve and within the sought-after St Kilda Primary zone, the home is also near excellent schools including Caulfield Grammar, St Michael’s Grammar and Wesley College. Enjoy easy access to the vibrant dining, café culture and boutique shopping of Chapel, Glen Eira and Carlisle streets, the nearby Elwood café precinct and the St Kilda Botanic Gardens, with public transport options including Brighton Road trams and Balaclava and Ripponlea stations just moments away.