278 Glenlyon Rd, Fitzroy North is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 382m2 and floor size of 90m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2024.
An inspired reinvention at the quiet end of Glenlyon roadFollowing a substantial renovation and extension, this period home has taken on an entirely new chapter. Thoughtfully designed to maximise natural light and create a stronger connection between indoor and outdoor living, the result is a home that feels spacious, refined and beautifully considered, with high-quality finishes and a sense of understated luxury throughout.Set within landscaped garden surrounds, a wide hallway with high ceilings and engineered timber floors introduces three large bedrooms with built-in robes, including a main bedroom with a stylish ensuite. A central bathroom, appointed with a separate bath and walk-in shower, serves the remaining bedrooms.Extended to the rear, an expansive open plan entertainers' kitchen, dining and living area with a gas log fire forms the social heart of the home, where vaulted ceilings, spectacular natural light and leafy garden outlooks combine to create an impressive sense of space and warmth. The kitchen is exceptionally well appointed, featuring an induction cooktop, integrated refrigerator and freezer, a freestanding island bench with breakfast bar and ample storage.A wall of glass blurs the line between indoors and out, opening to an alfresco dining area with a built-in barbecue and a private garden retreat that provides a peaceful setting for entertaining or unwinding outdoors.Additional highlights include a remote garage with internal access from White Street, accompanied by a versatile studio space complete with space for a studio or the addition of a home office or fourth bedroom (subject to Council approval), plus a separate laundry, heating and cooling throughout, quality window furnishings, pull-down attic storage, double glazing, custom-built cabinetry and operable Velux skylights.Positioned at the quieter end of Glenlyon Road, it is a location that caters beautifully to urban life, with Merri Creek's parks and trails, trams, East Brunswick Village, North Fitzroy Village, local cafs and shops all within easy reach. It is also zoned for Merri Creek Primary School and Northcote High School.
The size of Fitzroy North is approximately 2.5 square kilometres. There are 16 parks, covering nearly 16.2% of the total area. The population of Fitzroy North in 2016 was 12339 people. By 2021 the population was 12781 showing a population growth of 3.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fitzroy North is 30-39 years. Households in Fitzroy North are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fitzroy North work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 47.50% of the homes in Fitzroy North were owner-occupied compared with 45.90% in 2016.
Fitzroy North has 7,959 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fitzroy North have seen a -0.19% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 9.42% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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