259 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 sold on 23 March 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 23 Mar 2026 for $3,800,000

259 William Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

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Property Details for 259 William St, Melbourne

Building Type
Commercial
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
1/TP382359

Last Listing description (March 2017)

ICONIC CBD LEGAL PRECINCT FREEHOLD FIRST TIME OFFERED IN OVER 30 YEARS

259 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
A striking and classically styled 4-level freehold CBD commercial building of 912sqm*
Highly prominent position on highly trafficked western side of William Street, boasting a substantial street frontage as well as rear access from Wicklow Lane.

Leased until 2020 (no options) to prestigious legal firm Galbally & O Bryan Lawyers (Est. 1935)
Outstanding ceiling heights and natural light, providing potential for future refurbishment or alternative uses (incl. retail)**
Situated in the heart of the CBD Legal Precinct, immediately adjacent to Melbourne s major court houses and with direct access to all forms of public transport amenity, including Flagstaff Train Station
For Sale via on-site Public Auction, Friday 31st March 2017 at 12.30PM
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
Strictly held every Tuesday 10.30-11:00am & Thursday 3.30-4.00pm (commencing 28th February 2017).
Please confirm your attendance prior to inspection to ensure that you can be accommodated on the day.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact the exclusive sales and marketing agents from Killen Thomas & CBRE:
Killen & Thomas
David Marks
+61 418 361 983
CBRE
Josh Rutman
+61 411 273 746
Tom Tuxworth
+61 410 988 960
Nick Lower
+61 414 259 494
*Approximately
**Subject to Planning Approvals

Property History for 259 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$3,800,000
23 Mar 2026
  • 31 Mar 2017
    Sold - Price Undisclosed
  • 17 Feb 2017
    Listed for Sale ON-SITE AUCTION FRIDAY 31ST MARCH 2017 AT 12.30PM
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