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8 Church Street
Abbotsford VIC 3067

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: 3
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Rare Double-Size 307m² Landholding — Substantial Victorian with Mixed-Use Potential

A rare opportunity to secure one of the largest residential allotments in this tightly held pocket of Abbotsford — approximately twice the land area of the neighbouring properties.
The 307m² approx. landholding is the defining feature of 8 Church Street. With an expansive 30.5m approx. depth, generous rear space, side access and secure off-street parking, this is an unusually substantial property in a streetscape characterised predominantly by much smaller allotments. Indeed, the planning property report identifies this as one of only two notably larger blocks in the immediate area — a genuine point of difference that is increasingly difficult to find in inner Melbourne.
Combined with its Mixed Use Zone (MUZ) and superb position close to the Yarra River, this substantial landholding creates an exceptional proposition for families, renovators, investors, professionals and buyers looking for future flexibility (STCA).
Behind its high privacy wall and wide, lace-trimmed Victorian façade, a beautifully proportioned home delivers an impressive combination of period character, accommodation and adaptable living space. A broad arched hallway with polished floorboards introduces two generous bedrooms, a study and central bathroom, while the elegant bay-windowed living room provides a memorable centrepiece with its high decorative ceiling and open fireplace.
Further through the home, a separate dining area captures beautiful natural northerly light and connects to a generous kitchen equipped with stainless-steel appliances, alongside a second ground-floor bathroom. Upstairs, two further bright bedrooms, an additional study and a third bathroom provide excellent flexibility for a growing family, guests, working from home or independent accommodation requirements.
But it is outside where the property’s extraordinary landholding really reveals itself.
Approximately 307m² of land, with side access extending from the front of the property to the substantial rear yard, creates an unusually large outdoor footprint for this location. Secure rear parking for multiple vehicles, an outdoor toilet, easterly orientation and laneway ROW add further practical and future value. There is scope to enjoy the home immediately while considering the possibilities ahead — whether that means a sophisticated renovation and extension, creation of additional living or working spaces, a studio/garage, or a more ambitious transformation of the substantial site, all subject to the relevant approvals and STCA. The combination of rare land size, Victorian character, Mixed Use zoning, rear access and inner-city positioning makes this far more than simply another Victorian home.
Think bigger. Think longer term.
In a location where land is at a premium, the opportunity to acquire a 307m² approx. allotment — roughly twice the size of many neighbouring blocks and one of the very few substantially larger landholdings in the immediate precinct — is the feature that sets 8 Church Street apart. Walk to the Yarra River and its celebrated trails and parklands, while an abundance of cafés, restaurants, shops and supermarkets are close at hand. Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre is nearby, with trams providing easy access to the CBD, Richmond, Kew and Melbourne’s renowned private-school precincts.
Rarely does a period home in such a tightly held inner-city location offer this combination of substantial land, multiple accommodation options, secure parking, rear access and Mixed Use zoning. 8 Church Street is a property with the size to surprise, the character to impress and the landholding to reward thinking beyond today.
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8 Church St, Abbotsford is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces. The place is currently for sale with Jellis Craig Fitzroy.

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The size of Abbotsford is approximately 1.8 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 14.0% of the total area. The population of Abbotsford in 2016 was 8184 people. By 2021 the population was 9088 showing a population growth of 11.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Abbotsford is 30-39 years. Households in Abbotsford are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Abbotsford work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.50% of the homes in Abbotsford were owner-occupied compared with 38.80% in 2016.

Abbotsford has 8,150 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Abbotsford have seen a -0.86% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -6.70% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Abbotsford is $1,339,553 while the median value for Units is $552,741.
  • Houses have a median rent of $880 while Units have a median rent of $600.
There are currently 39 properties listed for sale, and 31 properties listed for rent in Abbotsford on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 411 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Abbotsford.

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