281-285 Cecil StreetSouth Melbourne VIC 3205
Property Details for 281-285 Cecil St, South Melbourne
281-285 Cecil St, South Melbourne is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 105m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2012.
Last Listing description (May 2026)
Fast Five
Why? Flowing over two levels on a corner block, the natural ease of this Victorian-era treasure is perfectly in tune with a spectacular renovation. Embrace a masterful sense of space, style and sunlight internally before drifting to a paved courtyard at the east-facing rear. Dine, recline and entertain alfresco with exemplary perimeter privacy and an automated awning providing shelter and shade. Everything about this inner-city retreat feels right!
What? Expertly renovated to accommodate every requirement of modern living, this captivating former shop and dwelling introduces itself with a spacious living room under soaring ceilings with original timber boards underfoot. A natural stone-finished kitchen is chef friendly graced with soft-closing cabinetry, an inviting island bench topped with reclaimed oak, and the full suite of high-performing Smeg appliances.
An adjoining dining/living area is framed by double-glazed, bi-fold doors leading to a private courtyard for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining opportunities. Additionally, a sleek full-sized bathroom is a welcome ground-floor feature, standing out with floor-to-ceiling tiles, a concealed cistern, and rainfall/hand-held shower fittings.
Both sunlit and sizeable bedrooms are stationed upstairs, serviced by a luxe bathroom highlighting full-height tiles, a marble-topped vanity, and a shower over a sumptuous bathtub. Nearby, a skylit upstairs retreat is ideal for slipping away for some quiet time in air-conditioned comfort.
From vision to completion, every dazzling detail in this rejuvenated retreat has been thoughtfully integrated with the addition of split-system heating/cooling upstairs and down, a handy Euro laundry, a versatile study zone, ceiling fans, plantation shutters, double glazing, exquisite lighting, and potential for off-street parking accessed via Thomson Street.
Where? An exclusive offering in a parkside setting, explore the very best of this special neighbourhood. Take an easy stroll to fresh South Melbourne Market produce, the seasonal colour of St Vincent Gardens, leading schools, Albert Park Village, and the blue-water beauty of Albert Park Lake and Kerferd Road Beach. With key zoning to South Melbourne Park Primary School and Albert Park College, this is a valued location your whole family will love!
When? This singular opportunity is prepared for Private sale
How? Call Simone Chin on 0403 857 266 for further information and inspect as advertised.
Property History for 281-285 Cecil St, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
- 19 Feb 2026Listed for Sale $1,800,000
- 01 Aug 2012Sold for $900,000
- 25 Jun 2012Listed for Sale CONTACT AGENT
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About South Melbourne 3205
The size of South Melbourne is approximately 2.2 square kilometres. There are 15 parks, covering nearly 3.3% of the 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 12,856 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Melbourne have seen a 7.13% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 3.65% increase. As at 30 April 2026:
- The median value for Houses in South Melbourne is $1,728,942 while the median value for Units is $640,842.
- Houses have a median rent of $840 while Units have a median rent of $670.
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