16b Council St, Clifton Hill is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in May 2024.
Quietly positioned in a peaceful laneway, 16B Council Street is a distinctive architect-designed residence offering flexibility, privacy and sustainability in a tightly held inner-city location. Designed by Zbig Zcepanski and completed in 2000, the home was purpose-built to function as two interconnected living zones across two levels. Solidly constructed on a concrete slab, it features a concrete-brick lower level and a timber-framed, Colorbond-clad upper floor, oriented to the north and west for excellent natural light while minimising overlooking and noise.
The home comprises two main bedrooms (one upstairs, one downstairs), plus a flexible open study upstairs that can be easily reconfigured. The self-contained downstairs flat includes its own kitchen, bathroom and studio-style living area, presenting ideal accommodation for guests, working from home or rental income (previously achieving approx. $2,000 per month).
Upstairs living and dining areas are enhanced by dark hardwood floors, custom curtains and double doors opening to a generous west-facing deck (approx. 5m x 6m) with a retractable shade blind. Both upstairs and downstairs bedrooms feature new carpet (2025) and built-in robes.
The north-facing garden spans the width of the home and is centred around a mature deciduous tree, with established planting, a tranquil pond and sunlit outdoor spaces. Polished concrete floors downstairs provide excellent thermal comfort in summer.
Significant sustainability upgrades include, 20 solar panels with 15kW battery (2025), heat-pump hot water system (2023), bosch induction cooktops and ovens (both levels), reverse-cycle heating and cooling with effective zoning.
Secure laneway garage parking is a rare highlight, featuring a high-quality Hormann roller door with wicket door, additional power points and garden access.
Enjoy outstanding connectivity with Tram Route 86 just moments away, Clifton Hill Station within walking distance, excellent cycling infrastructure and expanding local amenity along Smith Street as well as a short walk to Clifton Hill Primary School, all while benefiting from the privacy and quiet of a laneway setting.
A unique inner-city home offering architectural integrity, flexibility and long-term liveability.
The size of Clifton Hill is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. There are 11 parks, covering nearly 29.5% of the total area. The population of Clifton Hill in 2016 was 6341 people. By 2021 the population was 6606 showing a population growth of 4.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Clifton Hill is 30-39 years. Households in Clifton Hill are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Clifton Hill work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 59.50% of the homes in Clifton Hill were owner-occupied compared with 58.00% in 2016.
Clifton Hill has 3,553 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Clifton Hill have seen a 7.40% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 1.08% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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