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179 Simpson Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: -
Land area: 149m2
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Property Details for 179 Simpson St, East Melbourne

179 Simpson St, East Melbourne is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 149m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2001.

Building Type
House
Land Size
149m2
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
1/LP146222

Last Listing description (October 2026)

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Set within one of prestigious East Melbournes most peaceful pockets, this beautifully presented circa 1871 Bluebell Cottage effortlessly combines timeless period charm with contemporary comfort. Featuring soaring ceilings, elegant decorative details and a feature fireplace, the home offers three spacious bedrooms, including an expansive upstairs retreat with city views and ensuite. The light-filled gourmet kitchen features granite benchtops, quality appliances and extensive storage, while French doors open to a private tiled courtyard, perfect for morning coffee or alfresco entertaining. Additional features include a newly renovated bathroom, well-appointed laundry, ducted heating and air conditioning, quality carpets and blockout blinds throughout.

Perfectly positioned close to Fitzroy Gardens, the MCG and Melbournes sporting precinct, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle with the CBD, Yarra River, restaurants, cafs and cultural attractions all within easy reach. With North Richmond Station, trams and buses nearby, youll enjoy excellent public transport connections while still being tucked away in one of East Melbournes most tranquil locations.

Property features include:

Three spacious bedrooms, including an expansive upstairs retreat
Upstairs ensuite with stylish tiled flooring and dressing area
Gourmet kitchen with granite benchtops, quality appliances and extensive cabinetry
Private tiled courtyard with French door access
Newly renovated family bathroom with stone vanity and skylight
Elegant period features including soaring ceilings, decorative details and feature fireplace
Ducted heating and air conditioning
Quality carpets and blockout blinds throughout
Well-appointed laundry with sink and additional storage
Fridge, washing machine and dryer included!



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Property History for 179 Simpson St, East Melbourne, VIC 3002

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$571,000
17 Nov 2001
Listed for Rent
$900/w
11 Jun 2019
  • 08 Oct 2026
    Listed for Rent $1,200 / week
  • 26 Nov 2024
    Listed for Rent $1,100 / week
  • 26 Aug 2024
    Listed for Sale $2,400,000 - $2,640,000
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About East Melbourne 3002

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 5,826 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in East Melbourne have seen a -7.52% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -5.15% decrease. As at 30 September 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in East Melbourne is $3,164,811 while the median value for Units is $748,202.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,333 while Units have a median rent of $675.
There are currently 19 properties listed for sale, and 11 properties listed for rent in East melbourne on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 221 properties were sold in the past 12 months in East melbourne.

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