159 Leicester Street

Fitzroy VIC 3065

House

Last sold for $2,840,000

Charlie Barham, last sold this property on 19 February 2026 after 22 days on market.

Overview

Spectacular factory conversion in the heart of Fitzroy

Architecturally constructed within a former c1930 water filtration factory, this spectacular triple storey residence presents the ultimate city-fringe sanctuary in Fitzroy's dynamic heart, strolling distance to the lively hubs of Smith Street and Brunswick Street. Fusing contemporary luxury and industrial flair, the vast and versatile indoor-outdoor design boasts a secluded north aspect, elevated city views and fantastic off-street parking. Beyond the striking red-brick façade and bespoke iron grille is a wide foyer set beneath soaring ceilings and exposed brickwork. Engineered floorboards flow into a spacious living area and study zone with custom shelving, three large bedrooms with built-in robes (one configured as a sitting room) and stylish bathroom with a separate w/c. Drenched in light on the first floor is a huge living and dining area that transitions seamlessly via sliding glass doors to an expansive north-facing deck with a retractable awning and deluxe barbeque ideal for alfresco entertaining in tranquil leafy surrounds. Finished in stone benchtops, the sleek gourmet kitchen has a Bosch oven, gas cooktop, double dish drawer and abundant cabinetry. A circular staircase leads to a mezzanine landing and superb dedicated study enjoying views across Fitzroy to the city skyline, plus a sumptuous main suite with a walk-through robe, gorgeous balcony and lavish new twin ensuite with a bath, shower, underfloor heating and exquisite Italian tiles. Features include a guest powder room, separate laundry, hydronic heating, double glazing, excellent storage and an automatic double garage accessed via ROW, which has internal entry to the ground floor and upper deck. This unique abode is placed metres from cafes, bars, boutique shops, supermarkets, popular restaurants and CBD trams.

Features

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 carspaces

House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom houses sold in Fitzroy over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 159 Leicester Street is $1.94m.

Median value

$1.94m

Estimated value range

$1.5m - $3.06m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-12%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Fitzroy. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 159 Leicester Street

2026

Sold

$2,840,000

Auction Sale on 19 Feb 2026 by Charlie Barham, of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy

2021

Sold

Undisclosed

Auction Sale on 10 Mar 2021 by Peter Stephens, of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy

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