The Cinema tenancy continues to 2028, with a five-year option to 2033
Built in 1920 as one of Melbourne's first drive-through garages, this landmark corner building pairs a much-loved independent cinema with a character-filled residence above. Life here unfolds in the heart of High Street, where film, food and culture are a part of every day.
Owned by the same family for more than 46 years, this iconic Thornbury landmark is being offered for sale for the first time in nearly half a centurypresenting an exceptionally rare, once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a truly remarkable property.
The possibilities are endless. Acquire this iconic building with the much-loved Thornbury Picture House continuing as the established commercial tenant, while choosing to occupy or lease the upstairs apartment. Alternatively, explore the property's future development potential.
Established by L.H. Tadich, the garage sold Oldsmobiles in the mid-1920s and later became a family-run mechanical repairs and petrol station, a chapter still felt in the 'Fill Here' and 'Motor Spirit' pillars framing the undercover forecourt. Inside, the original entrance and foyer lead to an Art Deco bar beneath a detailed ceiling, with the single-screen cinema at the rear.
Upstairs, a surprisingly generous front lounge with original timber panelling and heating looks over High Street. Three bedrooms and a study nook follow, with a dining room and its original decorative fireplace, plus an updated, spacious kitchen. A second lounge keeps its original lights, while a tiled bathroom, separate toilet and laundry lead to an east-facing rooftop terrace.
With High Street trams at hand, Thornbury Station and supermarkets close by and the Thornbury Theatre as a neighbour, this address is zoned for Preston High School and is a truly one of a kind offering.
A unique combination of history, character, income and future opportunity, this is a landmark holding unlikely to be repeated.
