53 Victoria St, Footscray is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 572m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2024.
(Please enter via Raleigh Street)
Restore, renovate or redevelop (STCA) a piece of Footscray's history... Whatever your intention is, this property is a rarity and its flexibility offers a plethora of opportunity for one lucky purchaser.
This late Victorian, Cobb & Co lodge, circa 1897 was once part of the colourful history of the Victoria Hotel; providing short-term stays for those on their way to early bush settlements and the goldfields.
Today, the property retains so much of its old-world character. Soaring ceilings of approximately 12 feet, feature Art-Neveau ceiling roses and colonial cornices. Original open-hearth fireplaces with ornate mantles are scattered throughout the home. Original timber floors guide you through the sweeping hallway and under the decorative, feature archway. Leadlight windows and intricate ironwork line the bullnose, wrap-around verandah. Inside and out, the charm and grandeur of this home is truly one of a kind.
Sitting on an elevated, corner block of over 570m2 with three street frontages and activity centre zoning; a property with such versatility is few and far between, especially in Melbourne's Inner West.
Bordering Seddon, located no more than 4kms to the city, all the desired amenities are within arms stretch.
Middle Footscray train station is within metres, Footscray's shopping precinct is just around the corner, Footscray Park, Victoria University and the new Footscray Hospital site are just 1km away and bustling Victoria Street cafes and restaurants are within a 3min walk.
Key features:
- Corner block of approximately 571m2
- Three street frontages
- Bright and airy living room with front porch entry and original open-hearth fireplace
- Separate dining room with kitchen access, wood panelling and cork floors
- Kitchen featuring free-standing gas cooker, timber bench tops and original cabinetry and porcelain sink
- Four spacious and light-filled bedrooms with period features
- Renovated central bathroom with separate toilet
- Backyard with established gardens and verandah
- Separate laundry
- Plenty of off-street parking
The size of Footscray is approximately 5.0 square kilometres. There are 25 parks, covering nearly 15.1% of the 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 14,899 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Footscray have seen a -3.39% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -0.23% decrease. As at 31 May 2026:
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