From Fitzroy's achingly cool Smith St to bustling Bourke St and bayside Art Deco apartments hugging the city centre, you only need to look up to see the wonders of Melbourne's iconic architectural past.
In many cases these Art Deco and Victorian beauties have had a new lease of life with updated internal development and refurbishment. There's never been a better time to snap up a bargain that offers the benefits of iconic architecturally designed inner city living (with an occasional bayside breeze).
And if you're keen to venture one hour out of town, we've also hunted down a Ballarat gold rush beauty coming in under 500K. And it's a whole house!
304/181 Smith Street, Fitzroy
This residence is primely located in the heart of Fitzroy and a short tram ride into the CBD. Capturing the essence of urban living with its vibrant Smith Street location, this city-edge apartment has been beautifully reimagined to fuse timeless charm with contemporary style. Situated in Fitzroy's iconic The Patersons redevelopment, this New York style pad enjoys close proximity to the trendy boutiques, lively bars, cosy cafes, and award-winning restaurants of Smith and Gertrude Streets.
610-399 Bourke Street. Melbourne
An ideal set-and-forget investment or entry-level opportunity in the heart of the city, this affordable 2 bedroom apartment offers the promise of low maintenance and high returns in a central location. Sensationally set on the top floor of the heritage-listed John Danks & Sons building (circa 1918), head downstairs and stroll to Hardware Lane alfresco eateries, Bourke Street Mall, free city trams, the financial district, universities, and Melbourne Central rail, retail and restaurants.
3/18 Duke Street, St Kilda
Nestled towards the rear of Alma Court, an immaculate Art Deco complex brimming with charm and character, this apartment enjoys a serene ground-floor setting and gorgeous period features in an inner city beachside St Kilda location prized for its promise of a fabulous lifestyle.
2/24 Tennyson Street, Elwood, VIC 3184
We love the charm and lifestyle of this classic Elwood Art Deco ground floor 2 bedroom apartment. Engaging with its high Deco ceilings, deep cornices and gorgeous open fireplace, this sweet retreat features a delightful living and dining room with Hamptons style kitchen (900mm gas hotplate, dishwasher), 2 lovely bedrooms (robes), a modern bathroom and laundry facilities in the hall.
One hour out from Melbourne
217 Doveton Street South, Ballarat Central
Head one hour out of the Melbourne CBD to Ballarat and snap up an entire Victorian weatherboard charmer for under 500K . This cute heritage cottage boasts classic period features such as high ceilings and polished timber floorboards and is ideally located in leafy street among some of the city's most beautiful heritage properties. Within walking distance to all the amenities such as the Ballarat CBD, train station to Melbourne CBD, top schools and health facilities, this home brings both convenience, comfort and character.
