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197 Barkly Street

Brunswick VIC 3056

5
2
272 m²
House
Scott McElroyScott McElroy, last sold this property on 30 June 2025 after 69 days on market.

Overview

Victorian Grandeur in an Enviable Position - circa 1890

Nestled in the heart of Brunswick, stands this grand residence that epitomizes both charm and sophistication. Renovated to perfection, this stunning home boasts an impeccable blend of classical elegance and contemporary design. With every corner carefully crafted, this home offers a living experience like no other. Enjoying the benefit of a 7.5m wide frontage and being semi-detached, the home is overly generous throughout. The location is fantastic, situated in the middle of Lygon Street and Sydney Road, with Barkly Square Shopping Centre just up the road, convenience is at your fingertips. With a myriad of super cafes, restaurants and specialty shopping, you will be spoilt for choice. Further, with Princes Park a short walk for exercise or a Sunday picnic and public transport moments away, this is easy carefree inner-city living. As you step inside, the expansive interiors immediately captivate with their generous proportions. This is simply a home that flows well with a mix of formal and informal spaces offering flexibility. The stunning kitchen is set up for 5-star cooking and leads beautifully to the north facing rear garden. Beautifully crafted details that include stunning hardwood floors and intricate moldings, elevate the home's sense of timeless grandeur, while the large windows invite an abundance of natural light into every room, seamlessly connecting the interior with the lush garden surroundings. Outside, the garden is nothing short of extraordinary – an oasis of green that envelops the home for a sense of tranquility and privacy. Carefully landscaped with vibrant plants and winding pathways, the garden provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor relaxation and entertaining, whether you're enjoying a quiet moment by the garden's edge or hosting friends and family for an alfresco gathering. Further, the advantage of two street frontages (rear to Luscombe Street) offers an easy option for off-street parking if desired. Featuring five spacious and beautifully appointed bedrooms, each generous and light filled and the two designer bathrooms sit harmoniously in the fabric of the home in a timeless style. The home also features hydronic heating to keep cosy in winter and air-conditioning for the warmer months. For those with a passion for wine, an underground hidden wine cellar adds an extra layer of appointment and convenience. The home is one that that blends old-world charm with modern comforts that deliver a unique opportunity to live in a beautifully restored home in one of Melbourne's most sought-after locations. With its perfect combination of space, style, and sophistication, this is a property that promises a lifestyle of elegance and comfort and one that needs to be seen to fully appreciate.

Features

5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
272 m² lot size
House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom houses sold in Brunswick over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 197 Barkly Street is $2.25m.

Median value
$2.25m
Estimated value range
$1.85m - $2.98m
Median days on market
26
Estimated value trend
6%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Brunswick. 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 197 Barkly Street

2025
Sold
Undisclosed
Private Sale/Treaty on 30 Jun 2025 by Scott McElroy, of Belle Property Carlton | Melbourne | North Melbourne
2021
Sold
Undisclosed
22 Nov 2021 by Rob Elsom, of Jellis Craig Brunswick

Happy sellers in Brunswick

93%
93% of sellers in Brunswick reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Brunswick stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 24 reviews in Brunswick over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 5 bedroom houses in Brunswick

In the last 12 months, 6 five-bedroom houses similar to 197 Barkly Street, have been sold.

This represents a 65% increase in five-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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Michael Chan

Michael Chan is a recommended agent for Brunswick.  They have 4 local sales and collected 4 local reviews across the last 12 months.

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Trish Di Vito

Trish Di Vito is an award winning recommended agent for Brunswick.  They have 8 local sales and collected 5 local reviews across the last 12 months.

  •   5   (132 reviews)
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Lisa Roberts

Lisa Roberts is an award winning recommended agent for Brunswick.  They have 30 local sales and collected 3 local reviews across the last 12 months.

  •   4.9   (153 reviews)
  •  3 Reviews in Brunswick
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Onder Ozmetin

Onder Ozmetin is a recommended agent for Brunswick.  They have 4 local sales and collected 2 local reviews across the last 12 months.

  •   5   (5 reviews)
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