56-58 The Ridgeway, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 251m2 and floor size of 122m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2016.
Immediately enjoyable with scope to further enhance and expand (STCA), this freestanding period home provides a wonderful city-fringe lifestyle/investment opportunity enviably positioned in one of Kensington's most desirable streetscapes.
Beyond the picket-fenced garden and gorgeous facade, discover a well-proportioned interior filled with natural light comprising two genuinely large bedrooms with built-in robes both complemented by an updated bathroom. Add to this a spacious central living room and open dining area adjoined by a contemporary-style kitchen complete with stainless-steel cooking appliances (900mm) and dishwasher. Towering ceilings, solid timber floors, split-system heating/cooling and additional ceiling fans all add to the allure, along with a large internal laundry and attic storage via retractable ladder. Rounding out this terrific lifestyle package is a sunny north-facing backyard with quality synthetic turf and high fences for privacy, plus direct access to the rear ROW.
A short stroll to Macaulay Road cafes and shops, local parks, popular primary schools and Kensington Station (two stops to town), it also offers easy access to Flemington Racecourse and endless trails along the Maribyrnong River.
The size of Kensington is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. There are 19 parks, covering nearly 13.6% of the total area. The population of Kensington in 2016 was 10812 people. By 2021 the population was 10745 showing a population decline of 0.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 48.70% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 45.30% in 2016.
Kensington has 7,737 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a -12.65% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -5.02% decrease. As at 31 August 2026:
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