40 Murphy StreetSouth Yarra VIC 3141
Property Details for 40 Murphy St, South Yarra
40 Murphy St, South Yarra is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom House with 5 parking spaces and was built in 1885. The property has a land size of 663m2 and floor size of 578m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2018.
Last Listing description (November 2018)
A landmark c1880s Victorian residence with an illustrious provenance and magnificent original elegance and grandeur, "Ilfracombe" is exclusively situated in a prized South Yarra Hill location just moments from Toorak Road's boutiques and restaurants, the Botanic Gardens and elite schools.
Behind a high walled lush garden, a chequerboard marble entrance foyer introduces a refined library, gracious sitting room with alcove and elegant formal dining room all featuring high ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces and exquisite leadlight windows. The inviting family living room with a marble gas fire and casual dining room with an original iron stove surround a spacious gourmet kitchen appointed with granite benches and a butler's pantry. A sensational conservatory provides idyllic year round indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining overlooking the landscaped northeast garden featuring extensive paving and a heated swim-jet pool and spa. An imposing mahogany staircase leads up to the beautiful main bedroom with marble fireplace, walk in robe and en-suite, three additional double bedrooms with marble fireplaces, 5th bedroom and a marble bathroom. A versatile large retreat or 6th bedroom on the level above opens to a balcony offering views to the Dandenongs. Adjacent to the internally accessed 5-car garage there is an atmospheric bluestone and exposed brick basement comprising a billiards room, wine cellar and bar-room.
"Ilfracombe" also includes an alarm, security intercom, hydronic heating, powder-room, laundry, irrigation and auto gates. Land size: 660sqm approx.
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Property History for 40 Murphy St, South Yarra, VIC 3141
- 08 Nov 2018Sold for $8,625,000
- 24 Oct 2018Listed for Sale SOLD
- 06 Jul 1998Sold for $1,625,000
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About South Yarra 3141
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 26,611 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Yarra have seen a -19.78% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -7.48% decrease. As at 31 August 2026:
- The median value for Houses in South Yarra is $1,876,468 while the median value for Units is $594,082.
- Houses have a median rent of $905 while Units have a median rent of $625.
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