5 Southampton St, Footscray is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 166m2 and floor size of 70m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2024.
Built in 1915 and one of the first houses built and still standing on the street
Tastefully renovated single-fronted Victorian offering superb city-fringe living in a prime Footscray location
Picket fence and neat front garden with side access to rear courtyard
Period features complemented by chic contemporary updates
Two bedrooms with full-width built-in robes
Open-plan kitchen/dining/living opening to an elevated alfresco deck with retractable awning
Sleek modern bathroom + perfectly positioned European laundry
Split-system heating/cooling throughout
Buyers seeking a move-in-ready character home in a coveted lifestyle location will fall head over heels for this beautifully renovated Victorian, where heritage features shine and contemporary comforts ensure easy modern living.
Chocolate-toned timber floorboards and crisp white walls set the perfect backdrop for your personal style, inviting you to fill the spacious, light-filled interiors with your favourite pieces to curate your dream city-fringe sanctuary.
Two generous bedrooms offer inviting retreats and boast full-width built-in robes for enviable storage and split-system heating and cooling for personalised comfort. Serving the bedrooms is the luxe bathroom, with a discreet European laundry right next door offering superb convenience.
Entertainers will love the sunny open-plan area at the rear of the house, where a stunning stone-topped kitchen is joined by a generous living/dining zone. Stylish timber-framed sliding doors open to the elevated deck and neat courtyard garden, where youll love hosting family and friends for alfresco dinner parties and gatherings.
This property is the perfect home for professionals, downsizers and young families and presents an exciting investment opportunity for those seeking to add a premium rental property to their portfolio.
Why youll love this location:
Perfectly positioned on the fringe of West Footscray and only 8.2km* from the CBD, this instantly appealing home comes with a dynamic urban lifestyle to look forward to.
Walk to your choice of popular cafes for your morning coffee, including West 48 and the Gordon Street Bakery both only moments from home.
West Footscrays Barkly Village offers eateries, cafes, grocers and shops an easy walk away, while Barkly Streets bars and eateries invite you for a fun night out with friends a 16-minute stroll* or easy bus ride from home. Catch the bus or drive to the heart of Footscrays renowned dining precinct in just seven minutes* to explore its world of international cuisines, pick up some fresh supplies at the fabulous Footscray Market and enjoy the convenience of Coles and Kmart at Footscray Plaza.
Walk to Whitten Oval and a choice of parks and playgrounds including Shorten Reserve and the Martin Reserve dog park and stroll to both Footscray Primary School and Footscray High Schools Barkly campus. Victoria Universitys Footscray Park campus is also within easy walking distance, while the short walk to West Footscray Station ensures a swift rail commute to the city.
*Approximate
The size of Footscray is approximately 5.0 square kilometres. It has 25 parks covering nearly 15.1% of total area. The population of Footscray in 2016 was 16345 people. By 2021 the population was 17131 showing a population growth of 4.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in Footscray are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Footscray work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 41.30% of the homes in Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 36.60% in 2016.
Footscray has 14,913 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Footscray have seen a 6.31% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -0.03% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:
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