48 Rupert St, West Footscray is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1935. The property has a land size of 526m2 and floor size of 158m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2023.
Updated and extended heritage residence set on a 525* sqm allotment
Perfect for families seeking a character home in a prime lifestyle location
Beautifully preserved period features complemented by modern comforts
Three bedrooms, including two with built-in robes
Open-plan kitchen/dining/living + oversized home office
Two bathrooms for superb family convenience + walk-in laundry
Split-system heating and cooling
Ducted gas heating
Large, low-maintenance north facing back garden with established trees, entertaining patio and covered deck
Terracotta tiled roof + solar panel system for sustainable energy
Driveway and carport parking
Buyers seeking an impressive family retreat in a coveted lifestyle location will be delighted by this beautifully presented Californian Bungalow, where stunning period features provide an undeniable sense of grandeur and a spacious extension has added contemporary proportions.
Twin bow windows make an instant impression as you make your way to the privately positioned main entrance, where decorative glass-panelled doors offer the perfect welcome home. Inside, soaring ornate ceilings with stunning cornices crown three generous bedrooms and an oversized home office in the original part of the house. The huge master bedroom enjoys front garden views and boasts meticulously restored timber wall panelling, while the two additional bedrooms benefit from built-in robes. Two bathrooms service the bedrooms ensuring enviable convenience, with the main bathroom boasting a solid marble vanity top, a full-sized bath, and the welcome warmth of IXL Tastic lighting.
The superb Hilles Home extension reveals open-plan living, showcasing enviably spacious living and dining zones and a well-appointed family kitchen. French doors open to the entertaining deck stepping down to a brick-paved patio and spacious north-facing back garden oasis filled with established palm trees, apricot and a large thornless honey-locust tree providing beautiful, dappled shade in summer. The cubbyhouse is sure to delight the kids, while the garden shed and convenient BBQ gas point add extra appeal.
Other highlights include a walk-in laundry, skylit attic storage, split-system heating and cooling, ducted gas heating and easy off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
Why youll love this location:
Set on a wide, quiet street just moments from every convenience, this inviting home offers family-friendly living just 9km* from the heart of Melbournes vibrant CBD.
Walk to your choice of much-loved cafes for your morning coffee, with Dumbo, Migrant Coffee and Brother Nancy all just moments away. Barkly Village offers a great selection of shops and eateries a six-minute* stroll from home, while Central West Shopping Centre boasts vibrant shopping and a choice of supermarkets within walking distance.
Walk the kids to Footscray West Primary School in eight minutes* and rest easy knowing the big kids have an easy bus ride to Footscray High School or the pick-up point for popular Westbourne Grammar School.
Enjoy easy driving access to the CBD or walk to either West Footscray or Tottenham Stations for regular city-bound trains.
*Approximate
The size of West Footscray is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.5% of total area. The population of West Footscray in 2016 was 11450 people. By 2021 the population was 11729 showing a population growth of 2.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in West Footscray are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Footscray work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.70% of the homes in West Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 53.60% in 2016.
West Footscray has 6,912 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a 17.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 5.10% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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