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51 Grey Street

St Kilda VIC 3182

19
4
17
1526 m²
2203 m²
House
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Massive Price Reduction : "Eildon Mansion - A Landmark Renaissance Revival Estate on 2,203sqm in the Heart of St Kilda!

Raine & Horne Land Victoria proudly presents Eildon Mansion, St Kilda-a landmark Renaissance Revival estate and one of the suburb's most significant limestone residences. Steeped in history and remarkable in scale, this grand property occupies a substantial 2,203sqm* land area with a double storey mansion of 1,176sqm* and a secondary dwelling of 350sqm* with a total built area of 1,526sqm*. This opportunity offers a rare chance to steward a piece of Melbourne's heritage into the 21st century. Originally built as Barham House in 1850 for Edward Green to designs by architect John Gill, the residence was substantially extended and remodelled in 1872 by the celebrated firm Reed & Barnes for pastoralist John Laing Currie-at which time it was renamed Eildon. More recently, the mansion served as the home of Alliance Française de Melbourne, previously Victoria's largest French language school. Key Features & Highlights: • Substantial 2,203sqm* land area with a double storey mansion of 1,176sqm* and a secondary dwelling of 350sqm* with a total built area of 1,526sqm* • Withnineteen principal rooms across two levels plus a basement and cellar and WC/bathroom, the mansion impresses with expansive interiors • Italianate symmetry and sweeping first-floor balcony give this home its grand European elegance • Soaring decorative ceilings, marble and timber fireplaces, Victorian tiled floors, and a sweeping staircase showcase artful craftsmanship throughout • Wide entry hall and multiple reception rooms create welcoming spaces perfect for entertaining or family life • Fully fitted commercial-grade kitchen offers culinary potential for large-scale living or events • Light-filled bedrooms with marble fireplaces and ornate ceilings provide luxurious comfort at every turn • Historic stables, reimagined as five versatile rooms with modern amenities and several WC/bathrooms, present flexible living options • Lush gardens, maturetrees, and a private courtyard ensure outdoor tranquility and privacy • Just moments from Fitzroy Street, St Kilda foreshore, and Albert Park Lake, the property enjoys a blue-chip location • Former home to Alliance Française de Melbourne, reflecting its cultural and institutional legacy • This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the next chapter of one of Melbourne's most illustrious estates-an extraordinary canvas of heritage, scale and possibility Call Kevin Paghdar on +61 426 510 510 Or Rizul Sharma on +61 424 366 555 or Sagar Bhaliya on +61 426 992 493 today for private inspection & further enquiries. Interested parties should conduct their due diligence before making any submissions. The information provided is for general guidance only and does not constitute any representation by the vendor or agent. Illustrations or images provided may include digitally enhanced staging. Due Diligence Checklist - http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist

Features

19 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
17 carspaces
17 garage spaces
1526 m² floor area
2203 m² lot size
House

Property history for 51 Grey Street

2022
Sold
Undisclosed
Private Sale/Treaty on 07 Apr 2022 by Tim Derham, of Abercromby's Real Estate Pty Ltd

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