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53 Forest Street
Bendigo VIC 3550

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 4
Floor area: 314m2
Land area: 1004m2
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Property Details for 53 Forest St, Bendigo

53 Forest St, Bendigo is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 4 parking spaces and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 1004m2 and floor size of 314m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2018.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1900
Floor Size
314m2
Land Size
1004m2
Local Government
Greater Bendigo
Lot/Plan
1/PS743234

Last Listing description (March 2018)

'Ella Matta' C1870, extended by Vahland for Watson, reflects an elegant Victorian style home offering fine family living. A significant property with all the beauty and grace of its past has been meticulously restored. Timeless sophistication combines the perfect floor plan of generous proportions and modern luxuries.
Introduced by an impressive traditional fa ade and decorated with a beautiful ornate cast iron veranda. From the balcony, your eye will take in spectacular views of the city and the capital theatre.
The grand wide entry hall and two stunning formal rooms express class with their soaring 15ft ceilings, decorative elaborate cornices and mouldings, original marble fire places, opulent drapes and light fittings.

All 4 bedrooms are spacious and feature fire places, one of the additional bedrooms also features an ensuite, whilst the other bedrooms are serviced by the main bathroom which has retained its original 6ft cast iron bath with lion claw feet, which has been restored to perfection, granite floor and etched glass shower screen.
The formal dining room and hall way display pressed metal decorative ceilings, servery and lead light windows.
An exquisite chefs kitchen features granite bench tops, premier cabinetry, large island preparation and dining bench, falcon cooker, custom built industrial stainless steel sink, dish washer, mirror, water filter, and separate pantry.
A casual vestibule family room with large windows overlooks the enchanting oasis garden that nestles the property in privacy and is dominated by the spire of the cathedral.
Down stairs, is the original maid s quarters that has been creatively reformed into a third living space, ideal for music, theatre room or relaxation, featuring a cast iron gas log fireplace.
A study, or fifth bedroom with large storage provides further options.
Other features within the home include polished floor boards, hydroponic ducted heating and spilt system.
Externally there are additional maid s quarters, converted now to a functional laundry with two additional rooms, both with split systems and isolating fan. The possibilities of this outbuilding are endless, ultra versatile with a potential for self-contained guest apartments, children s retreat or office work space.
A Rare and exciting offering re-created with the highest level of detail right on the doorstep of the CBD, the arts precinct, caf /restaurant life and Rosalind Park.

Property History for 53 Forest St, Bendigo, VIC 3550

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,700,000
09 Jan 2018
  • 09 Jan 2018
    Sold for $1,700,000
  • 16 Mar 2017
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
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About Bendigo 3550

The size of Bendigo is approximately 5.5 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 8.8% of total area. The population of Bendigo in 2016 was 5512 people. By 2021 the population was 5652 showing a population growth of 2.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bendigo is 20-29 years. Households in Bendigo are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bendigo work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 53.30% of the homes in Bendigo were owner-occupied compared with 53.70% in 2016.

Bendigo has 5,223 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bendigo have seen a 39.48% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 59.12% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Bendigo is $612,745 while the median value for Units is $475,565.
  • Houses have a median rent of $500 while Units have a median rent of $460.
There are currently 30 properties listed for sale, and 9 properties listed for rent in Bendigo on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 236 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Bendigo.

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