35 Dow Street

Off Market

35 Dow Street

South Melbourne VIC 3205

House

Justin Holod, last sold this property on 03 June 2025 after 26 days on market.

Overview

Dreamcatcher - A Byron-Inspired Urban Oasis

Concealed behind a cascading veil of ornamental grape vines, Dreamcatcher House by FRED Architecture delivers a rare calibre of urban living situated on the edge of Clarendon Street and the lake precinct. Rising over three substantial levels, it channels a raw, organic aesthetic through natural timber, terrazzo and marble, offering a profoundly resolved response to its surroundings. From the moment you enter through the brass and copper front door, the home offers unexpected visual riches and brilliant flexibility. At ground level, a one-bedroom plus home office self-contained space, with separate garden access, introduces the layout, complete with a fully appointed kitchen, open-plan living/dining zone and a storage-rich bedroom. Ideal for visiting guests, short stays or extended family, it allows for either privacy or connection to the remainder of the residence, as required, ideal for growing needs. A dramatic staircase rises from the entry, into a timber-lined void, drawing light from multiple directions, to heighten the drama of arrival. Above, three bedrooms continue the unbroken link between spaces, each bedroom enhanced by custom joinery, including a striking main with an ensuite. Basket-weave tiles, a deep tub and a sky-lit lightwell, enrich the central bathroom adjacent to a storage-rich galley-style laundry. Above it all, the entire top floor offers expansive, light-filled living and dining areas, which are breath-taking in scale. Here, Northern light exposure interacts with full-height glass, to create shifting patterns of shadow that play across limed timber walls and expressed ceilings. The living area flows onto a floating deck, with city views beyond, that reaches to a vine-covered canopy, affording verdant shade in summer, amber artworks in autumn, and the warmth of the sun throughout winter. Materials speak to enduring quality and sustainable, passive design. Western Red Cedar frames, Fibonacci terrazzo, and the dramatic copper and brass front door add richness and depth to the lived experience. A sleek kitchen with premium appliances and extensive storage supports the needs of modern life, matched by double glazing, solar panels (3.5kW), hydronic heating, split system air-conditioning, and secure off-street parking for one. Within walking distance of MSAC, Albert Park Lake, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne's leading schools, and the Arts Precinct, Dreamcatcher House reflects a level of ambition few city homes achieve.

Features

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 carspace

House

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom houses sold in South Melbourne over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 35 Dow Street is $4.97m.

Median value

$4.97m

Estimated value range

$2.85m - $12.65m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in South Melbourne. 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 35 Dow Street

2025

Sold

Undisclosed

Private Sale/Treaty on 03 Jun 2025 by Justin Holod, of Marshall White - Port Phillip

2009

Sold

Undisclosed

Auction Sale on 14 Nov 2009

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom houses in South Melbourne

In the last 12 months, 5 five-bedroom houses similar to 35 Dow Street, have been sold.

This represents a 500% decrease in five-bedroom houses sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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