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168 Nicholson Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 215m2
Land area: 175m2
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Property Details for 168 Nicholson St, Fitzroy

168 Nicholson St, Fitzroy is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom House and was built in 1900. The property has a land size of 175m2 and floor size of 215m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2022.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1900
Floor Size
215m2
Land Size
175m2
Local Government
Yarra
Lot/Plan
3/LP42478

Last Listing description (July 2022)

A city-edge landmark steeped in history, art and design, this grand balcony terrace is a magnificent composition of period and modern styles near Brunswick St and Carlton Gardens. Designed by architect/engineer John Harry Grainger, father of internationally-acclaimed pianist Percy Grainger and designer of Melbourne's Princes Bridge, 'Jeans Ville' c1900 or 'The Grainger' as its oft-known was the former home of eminent Art Historian Bernard Smith and offers a rare opportunity to be a proud custodian and create another memorable chapter in an iconic story. Beyond a beautiful heritage profile, this secluded and substantial residence showcases tall, elegant ceilings and local artisan accents throughout an extensive, 2-level layout that's perfectly flexible with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a study. Off an inviting entrance hall is a large living room or 5th bedroom before a sitting room, bathroom, updated kitchen with stainless-steel range cooker and a dining room with double-glazed doors to a vine-encased entertainment courtyard (ROW). Upstairs accommodation comprises the 4 bedrooms (front with balcony city views), separate study area and 2 bathrooms including a stunning main with freestanding bath plus a laundry area. Also offers split-system heating/cooling, open fireplaces, polished floorboards, keyless entry and designer lighting. An unparalleled inner-Melbourne opening with a celebrated past and exciting future just a short stroll to the Carlton Gardens, Brunswick and Lygon Streets, Melbourne University and the CBD. Local schools include Academy of Mary Immaculate 0.36km, Carlton Gardens Primary School 0.49km, Fitzroy Primary School 0.62km and Fitzroy High School 2.13km. Recently returning $200,000 a year as an Air BNB. Eligible for 2 parking permits.

Property History for 168 Nicholson St, Fitzroy, VIC 3065

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$2,710,000
09 Apr 2022
Listed for Rent
$1.85k/w
09 Dec 2020
  • 09 Apr 2022
    Sold for $2,710,000
  • 23 Mar 2022
    Listed for Sale $2,200,000 - $2,300,000
  • 26 Oct 2020
    Listed for Rent $1,850 / week
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About Fitzroy 3065

The size of Fitzroy is approximately 1.4 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 2.7% of total area. The population of Fitzroy in 2016 was 10445 people. By 2021 the population was 10431 showing a population decline of 0.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fitzroy is 30-39 years. Households in Fitzroy are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fitzroy work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 38.10% of the homes in Fitzroy were owner-occupied compared with 34.50% in 2016.

Fitzroy has 8,853 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fitzroy have seen a 7.60% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 10.15% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Fitzroy is $1,625,075 while the median value for Units is $806,418.
  • Houses have a median rent of $800 while Units have a median rent of $650.
There are currently 26 properties listed for sale, and 16 properties listed for rent in Fitzroy on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 320 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Fitzroy.

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