1 Gillingham St, Preston is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 314m2 and floor size of 88m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2026. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Preston in the last 12 months.
Engaging, tastefully finished and featuring a wraparound courtyard offering seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining, this two bedroom Californian Bungalow simply shines.
Single level and maintained with pride, this exceptional home with its terrazzo lined portico, soaring three metre ceilings and polished hardwood floors presents a charismatic faade to a picture-perfect street, and well-proportioned, streamlined interiors that are flooded in natural light. A free-flowing floorplan sees open plan living with French Doors on two sides connecting to the L-shaped courtyard, serviced by a stylishly appointed modern kitchen featuring a full suite of appliances and excellent storage options.
Carpeted bedrooms with robes are generously proportioned, each opening to the front verandah, and the updated bathroom is all class with a stone topped vanity and walk-in shower. Quality continues with a separate laundry, split system heating/cooling, panel heaters plus off-street parking for two.
Perched on the Thornbury fringe, central to Bell and Thornbury Stations, a short walk to Miller Village trams and High Street Thornburys popular shopping and restaurant precinct, near central Preston shopping and iconic Market, Merri Creek trails and zoned to well-regarded schools including Bell Primary and popular Preston High, it makes an ideal first home or charming downsizer opportunity.
The size of Preston is approximately 11.5 square kilometres. There are 30 parks, covering nearly 4.7% of the total area. The population of Preston in 2016 was 32851 people. By 2021 the population was 33790 showing a population growth of 2.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Preston is 30-39 years. Households in Preston are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Preston work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 57.30% of the homes in Preston were owner-occupied compared with 56.70% in 2016.
Preston has 21,617 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Preston have seen a -1.16% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 7.18% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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