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26 Catherine Avenue
Chelsea VIC 3196

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 258m2
Land area: 528m2
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Property Details for 26 Catherine Ave, Chelsea

26 Catherine Ave, Chelsea is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 528m2 and floor size of 258m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2020.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1920
Floor Size
258m2
Land Size
528m2
Local Government
Kingston
Lot/Plan
16~D/LP6311

Last Listing description (July 2020)

An ode to 1920's construction and design, blending seamlessly with modern technology. Every single inch of this home has been pored over. From double insulation in all external walls, extensive original and reproduced leadlighting and breathtaking extensions. The whole weatherboard exterior of the home has been replaced with modern 16mm Scyon Linea Boards which offers excellent insulation properties and the highly appealing look of a weatherboard without the much maligned maintenance. The owners have made it a point to honour the original character and features of the home while ensuring it satisfies all the expectations and modern features you'd expect from a brand new build.

With too many impressive features to list, the highlights of this one-of-a-kind home are:

- 5 expansive (inc master) bedrooms with ample robe space plus dedicated study
- Lofty 12 foot ceilings highlighted by intricate timber paneling, ornate cornices and ceiling rosettes
- Grand open plan kitchen offering premium appliances, 80mm Caesarstone benchtops, seemingly endless storage space and a full size butlers pantry.
- Second formal lounge with original cedar timberwork, gas log fire and sensational leadlight windows
- Main living space with sleek gas log fire, opens effortlessly through double glazed stacking bifolds to the covered entertaining deck
- Zoned gas ducted heating and evaporative cooling
- Original Baltic Pine flooring through original sections of the home and Spotted Gum through the main kitchen/living/dining and alfresco deck
- Completely renovated main central bathroom with original clawfoot tub, encaustic style floor tiles and separate powder room
- Master suite has direct access to alfresco area and offers, double WIR's, ensuite with oversized shower with a corner spa bath
- Single remote garage with rear roller door access

Endless room for the whole family, a true masterpiece of character, design, construction and modern comfort. The current owners have toiled endlessly to perfectly execute this equally rare and beautiful home. Minutes stroll to shops, schooling, Bicentennial Park, public transport and of course the absolute best stretch of coastline that Port Phillip Bay has to offer. In one of the most sought after and tightly held streets in Chelsea. This stunning masterpiece awaits its new owners.

Property History for 26 Catherine Ave, Chelsea, VIC 3196

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,520,000
30 Jun 2020
  • 30 Jun 2020
    Sold for $1,520,000
  • 18 Feb 2020
    Listed for Sale $1,450,000 - $1,550,000
  • 21 Nov 1994
    Sold for $141,000
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About Chelsea 3196

The size of Chelsea is approximately 2.6 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 13.8% of total area. The population of Chelsea in 2016 was 7773 people. By 2021 the population was 8347 showing a population growth of 7.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Chelsea is 30-39 years. Households in Chelsea are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Chelsea work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 65.10% of the homes in Chelsea were owner-occupied compared with 63.20% in 2016.

Chelsea has 5,088 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Chelsea have seen a 23.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 20.63% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Chelsea is $1,187,036 while the median value for Units is $739,784.
  • Houses have a median rent of $675 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 7 properties listed for rent in Chelsea on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 251 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Chelsea.

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