17 Howe Cres, South Melbourne is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1870. The property has a land size of 233m2 and floor size of 125m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2022.
A magnificent presence on one of Melbourne's most revered parkside crescents, this exquisite c1870 balconied terrace combines traditional Victorian elegance with modern style, delivering an unparalleled residence.
From the elegant faade through the two levels of sophisticated refinement, the home's divine interior provides a beautiful connection between old and new, culminating in the private rear yard with tranquil greenery surrounding the bluestone paved terrace and deck. Soaring ceilings, ornamental plasterwork and a corbeled arch, adorn the stately interior, with a rich Baltic pine hallway introducing the light-filled sitting and formal dining rooms with open fireplaces.
The gourmet kitchen easily hosts indoor-outdoor entertaining, showcasing sleek stone benchtops, wall-to-wall storage, a full suite of high-end integrated Miele appliances, and double-glazed windows and doors extending to the rear gardens. A gorgeous timber staircase ascends to the grandly proportioned main bedroom with a marble OFP and full-width balcony overlooking the park, matched by two additional robed bedrooms and a stylish bathroom with abundant natural light.
Discretely nestled on the edge of Clarendon Street and Albert Park Village's vibrant cafe precincts and just steps from St Vincent Gardens, Albert Park Lake/MSAC, city-bound trams, including the light rail, and excellent schools, it also features ample storage, hydronic heating, Euro laundry, garden irrigation, a study/4th bedroom and a powder room.
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 12,879 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Melbourne have seen a 8.14% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 6.21% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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