5 James StreetSelby VIC 3159
Property Details for 5 James St, Selby
Last Listing description (October 2022)
This designer cottage with a distinguished local history is being offered to market for only the second time in over a century. The original homestead on this peaceful street, this 2,864sqm (approx.) property offers a unique provenance shared by only a special few.
The gorgeous gardens this home rests upon boast enviable year-round sunshine, a circular drive, double garage with 3-phase power and potbelly wood stove, lovely lawn area, swing set, and original farming sheds that add to the vintage appeal. The established landscape with large magnolia, camelia, rhododendron, azalea, Japanese maple, treeferns, blossoms, and loads of spring bulbs is awash with seasonal colours.
This home's interior has received custom touches that enrich the period elements and showcase how they work for today's modern living. The enclosed verandah entry introduces the exquisite hardwood timber flooring. The corridor leads past the shower bathroom with separate WC to the charming study with garden views quietly tucked at the rear of the residence. At its heart, the dine-in kitchen with freestanding gas range, bakers' marble benchtop, and servery window is now stylish and sophisticated. The lounge with high ceilings and original timber wall panelling is kept comfortable year-round with split system heating/cooling.
The bedrooms are also beautifully presented and share access to the covered verandah that will spark imaginations with how historical owners also relaxed here over 100 years ago.
Perfectly positioned within walking distance of bus transport to Belgrave Station and quaint Selby village, this picturesque property beckons buyers who seek a home with history and heart. Inspection will impress.
- Established 2,864sqm (approx.) landscape with circular drive, double garage, and enviable year-round sunshine
- Original character cottage with designer touches and cost-saving solar power
- Enclosed verandah entry leading to a study/home office
- Open plan lounge and dine-in kitchen with period hardwood timber floors
- Character-filled bedrooms and shower bathroom with separate WC
- Relaxing covered verandah with gorgeous garden views
Property History for 5 James St, Selby, VIC 3159
- 15 Sep 2022Sold for $765,000
- 06 Sep 2022Listed for Sale $690,000 - $750,000
- 14 Oct 2020Sold for $615,000
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The size of Selby is approximately 6.5 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 13.2% of total area. The population of Selby in 2016 was 1652 people. By 2021 the population was 1626 showing a population decline of 1.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Selby is 40-49 years. Households in Selby are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Selby work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 90.80% of the homes in Selby were owner-occupied compared with 90.50% in 2016.
Selby has 681 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Selby have seen a 15.94% increase in median value. As at 31 March 2026:
- The median value for Houses in Selby is $1,027,741 while the median value for Units is $647,900.
- Houses have a median rent of $425.
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