1/284 Dorcas St, South Melbourne is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Unit with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1873. The property has a land size of 2350m2 and floor size of 184m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2021.
Innovatively merging the rich character of the original c1880 schoolhouse with inspired industrial chic design, this stunning residence is one of only two with its own private entrance. Ensuring an unbeatable inner bayside lifestyle, every South Melbourne convenience including the market and light rail is within a moment's walk.
The scale of the generous open plan living and dining room warmed by a marble gas fire is impressively enhanced by soaring double height ceilings and schoolhouse windows. Timber floors flow throughout and a superbly appointed gourmet kitchen caters to every culinary need. Cleverly designed internal louvres upstairs provide both light flow and privacy to the two gorgeous bedrooms with built in robes and stylish en suites and the fitted home office or third bedroom. There is also a convenient third bathroom and spacious laundry on the ground level.
In a landmark building walking distance to Albert Park Lake, a myriad of shops and restaurants and St Vincent Gardens, it also includes security intercom, RC/air-conditioning, blue-stone cellar/storage and secure parking for 2 cars.
The size of South Melbourne is approximately 2.2 square kilometres. It has 15 parks covering nearly 3.3% of total area. The population of South Melbourne in 2016 was 10920 people. By 2021 the population was 11548 showing a population growth of 5.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Melbourne is 30-39 years. Households in South Melbourne are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Melbourne work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.40% of the homes in South Melbourne were owner-occupied compared with 40.20% in 2016.
South Melbourne has 12,891 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Melbourne have seen a 11.08% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.33% increase. As at 28 February 2026:
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