156 Powlett St, East Melbourne is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 177m2 and floor size of 192m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2024.
Displaying an irresistible blend of original period elegance and sun-drenched contemporary style, this distinguished solid brick balconied Federation residence delivers peerless city edge lifestyle appeal directly opposite Powlett Reserve and just a short stroll to the heart of the CBD and the MCG.
Framed by a glorious Canary Island palm tree, the entrance hall immediately impresses with its Baltic pine floors, leadlight windows and ornate pressed metal ceilings. The evocative original features continue through the generous sitting and beautiful dining rooms, both with marble fireplaces. Beneath a vaulted glass ceiling, the conservatory kitchen is a gourmet heaven with Carrara marble benches, Ilve oven and Miele dishwasher. The expansive adjacent living room opens to a private northeast paved courtyard offering secure parking for 2 cars via the rear lane. Upstairs, the gorgeous main bedroom with fireplace, robes and stylish en suite/bathroom overlooks the park. There is also a second bedroom, designer bathroom and spacious third bedroom with marble fireplace, built in robes and full width west-facing undercover balcony.
With nothing more to do but enjoy the unbeatable lifestyle, it includes plantation shutters, hydronic heating, RC/air-conditioning, powder-room, Euro-laundry and ample storage
The size of East Melbourne is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 46.0% of the total area. The population of East Melbourne in 2016 was 4964 people. By 2021 the population was 4896 showing a population decline of 1.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in East Melbourne is 30-39 years. Households in East Melbourne are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in East Melbourne work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 44.80% of the homes in East Melbourne were owner-occupied compared with 43.60% in 2016.
East Melbourne has 5,829 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in East Melbourne have seen a -10.47% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -2.25% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:
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