48 Highett St, Richmond is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1891. The property has a land size of 409m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2022.
In a wide tree lined boulevard, this impressive Hawthorn brick residence has preserved its heritage while being tastefully updated for modern comfort. With dual living spaces and a self-contained cottage, this vast residence is a grand home in-waiting.
Welcomed by a wide hallway and the four original principal rooms adorned with intricate plasterwork of Victorian arches, deep sills and ceiling roses as well as an iron fireplace and soaring sash windows.
The residence comprises twin lounge and dining rooms before flowing to a cheerful family zone with vast glazing that opens wide onto picturesque rambling gardens. A modern kitchen sits at the heart of the home with 900mm gas cooker, dishwasher and terrific storage clad in resilient stone and glass finishes. A self-contained cottage (appointed with ensuite, kitchenette, ducted heating and cooling) stands at the rear of the land parcel providing a terrific home office or private space for house guests while the main home also offers a master bedroom served by a tidy ensuite and another large bedroom served by a family sized bathroom with freestanding tub and fitted laundry. Also features ducted heating and garage parking for two via Freeman Street as well as two residents permits.
In a delightful pocket that's an easy walk to both the bustling lifestyle strips of Richmond and the verdant spaces of East Melbourne. Also close to Epworth Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Richmond West Primary School, trams and train.
The size of Richmond is approximately 4.4 square kilometres. It has 20 parks covering nearly 4.9% of total area. The population of Richmond in 2016 was 27705 people. By 2021 the population was 28587 showing a population growth of 3.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Richmond is 20-29 years. Households in Richmond are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Richmond work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 43.00% of the homes in Richmond were owner-occupied compared with 40.80% in 2016.
Richmond has 22,566 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Richmond have seen a 10.41% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 5.11% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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