30 Adams St, South Yarra is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1888. The property has a land size of 438m2 and floor size of 338m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2022.
A picture of Victorian elegance, this stunning residence, c 1888, delivers immediate family appeal radiating timeless period elegance and contemporary ease in this tightly held, tree-lined South Yarra street.
Instantly captivating, it showcases a wealth of period features along with abundant modern spaces and fabulous natural light. When position counts, this home has it all. With Fawkner Park at the end of the street, it is just a few minutes' walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Domain Village boutiques and cafes, Melbourne Grammar and has easy access to other leading schools.
Built when Melbourne had an international reputation as one of the greatest cities of the world-- dubbed "marvelous Melbourne " -- it retains glorious period features from its tessellated tiled veranda and cast iron lace balconies through to the arched central hall, soaring ceilings, roses and marble mantels.
The very functional floor plan includes a study flanked by storage and garden views and a living room, also with front garden outlooks with a white marble mantelpiece and seamless connection to the adjoining dining room. The marble kitchen with stainless steel appliances overlooks the family living room, also with an open fireplace, designed for relaxed living and entertaining. Elegant French doors open to the paved courtyard and garden for outdoor living.
Upstairs the private main suite features a fireplace flanked by custom built cabinetry, a generous marble ensuite and a walk-in-wardrobe. It is supported by three additional bedrooms, one with a marble ensuite. Two more robed bedrooms share a share a large marble bathroom with twin vanities.
Modern comforts include polished timber floorboards, hydronic heating, split system air -conditioning, laundry, powder room, garage and additional off-street parking.
Superbly positioned, walking distance to parks, the Botanic Gardens, schools and St Kilda Road, this home is a reminder that "marvellous Melbourne" still exists today.
The size of South Yarra is approximately 3.6 square kilometres. There are 19 parks, covering nearly 19.1% of the total area. The population of South Yarra in 2016 was 25147 people. By 2021 the population was 25028 showing a population decline of 0.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Yarra is 20-29 years. Households in South Yarra are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Yarra work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 35.50% of the homes in South Yarra were owner-occupied compared with 32.60% in 2016.
South Yarra has 26,717 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Yarra have seen a -17.13% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -9.17% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:
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