2305/8 Downie Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000

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- homes for sale in Melbourne
- 18
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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 189,381
- children aged 0–14
- 10,073
- schools
- 22
- parks & libraries
- 66
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 72
Most-listed activities: Tennis, Art Centre, Tutoring
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Batman Park
Kings Way, Southbank, Victoria, 3000
192 m straight-line distance
Enterprize Park
Flinders St, Southbank, Victoria, 3000
219 m straight-line distance
Bureau of Meteorology National Meteorological Library Act Met Office Library
Collins St, Docklands, Victoria, 3008
428 m straight-line distance
No Name Council Reserve
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
640 m straight-line distance
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Upcoming Events Nearby
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Mon, 19 Oct · Brighton
Bayside Art Babies
Up to age 2
Sat, 1 Aug · Ashwood
Kids & Teens Art Birthday Parties - Glorious Studio | 2-Aug to 31-Dec, 2026
Ages 5–17
Fri, 4 Sept · Keon Park
Keon Park Children's Hub Monthly Drop-in Gardening Group
Fri, 6 Mar · Sandringham and Highett
Children's yoga - JEM | 7th Mar-2026 to 17th Apr-2027 💛
Ages 3–12
Tue, 15 Sept · Blackburn North
Persian Playgroup - Facilitated
Ages 3–6
What's Nearby
Success Tutoring Docklands & North Melbourne
Shop 8G / 427 Docklands Drive, Docklands
Passion Studio
594 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
Crafty Joeys Art and Craft
56 Abbotsford Street, West Melbourne
Melbourne Art Classes
10 Norma Barnett Ln, Port Melbourne
CIS - Centre of Italian Studies
245 Cardigan St, Carlton
Apex Tuition Australia
Level 2/700 Swanston St, Carlton
Dya Australia Pty Ltd (Paint for Fun)
252 Graham Street , Port Melbourne
Bonjour Babies (Carlton VIC)
216/248 Rathdowne St, Carlton
YAS Studio (Youth Acting & Screen Studio)
90 Stubbs St, Kensington
Nearby Schools

Taylors College
399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

South Melbourne Primary School
129 Ferrars St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

VCASS
57 Miles St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Montague School
South Melbourne VIC 3205

Docklands Primary School
17 Little Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

Ozford College
Level 2, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia
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Recently sold nearby
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Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Immaculate and stylish apartment
Description: This beautiful fully renovated apartment delivers modern city living with style and comfort. Perfectly positioned moments from transport, dining, and business precincts, it offers an exceptional opportunity for owner-occupiers or savvy investors alike. Step inside to discover engineered timber flooring that flows throughout the apartment, complemented by freshly painted interiors that create a cosy, contemporary feel. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated, giving the apartment a clean, refined finish ready for immediate enjoyment. The stylish bathroom showcases modern fittings and a sleek design, while the kitchen is both practical and impressive. It features a 4-burner cooktop, oven, dishwasher, and ample cupboard space, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Comfort is assured year-round with air conditioning, completing a low-maintenance, high-quality inner-city residence. Combining modern upgrades with an unbeatable CBD address, this apartment represents outstanding value in one of Melbourne's most sought-after locations. Building amenities include a pool, gym and sauna. Set inside this desirable building there is trams along collins st, designer shopping and close to cafes, restaurants, bars and sothern cross station.
Agent: Nick Richards - nick@precinctrealestate.com.au
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Receivers' Expression of Interest - Under instructions from FTI as Receivers and Managers
Description: The Former Boardroom Reborn A statement of grandeur from the city's maritime age, this majestic boardroom apartment is a landmark property in terms of stateliness, luxury and amenity, beautifully positioned in the city's west end on the corner of Flinders Lane. An award-winning landmark since its inception, the apartment is privately cocooned within the iconic heritage surroundings of the Port Authority Building designed in flamboyant Beaux Arts style by Sydney Smith Ogg & Serpell in 1929. Today a magnificent place of residence, this three bedroom, two bathroom apartment with secure parking for 2.5 cars is one of Melbourne's most noteworthy town residences. Featured in Vogue Living, the 325 sqm (approx.) interiors have been renovated by SJB Interiors to reflect the richness of the building but also Melbourne in the 21st century offering flexibility, liveability and purity of detail. Highly decorated, the heritage interiors are backdropped by regal ornate ceilings, handsome blackwood paneling, beautiful Jarrah, Ash and Blackwood parquetry flooring, bronze light fittings, soaring imperial marble fireplace mantels and banks of majestic bronze fanlight windows taking in the surrounding plane tree lined streetscape with private views towards Southbank. The outstanding craftmanship is testament to the power, wealth and extravagance of the Harbour commissioners presiding over maritime Melbourne, most notably in the boardroom which is the keystone of this illustrious home. A remarkable space, a flagship for entertaining yet intimate for daily living with the softening inclusions of a marble kitchen, ethanol fireplace and moveable bar balancing the classical architecture. A second marble kitchen adds additional flexibility to the internal footprint that also hosts a refined sitting room and handsome study. Luxurious natural materials respond elegantly to the buildings original design including the three bedroom accommodation that features two bedrooms with silk faced wardrobes and marble ensuites, one with a freestanding bath. Practical modern appointments include two Gaggenau ovens, central heating and a large storage cage. Crafted from granite with a grand foyer and internal lift, the exclusive Port Authority Building is situated within walking distance of Melbourne's financial and Law Court districts, a stroll to Southbank restaurants, the Yarra River and Crown Entertainment complex and enjoys transport options in every direction including trams and trains from Flinders Street and Southern Cross stations. In conjunction with Sutherland Farrelly - Grant Sutherland 0418 390 185
Agent: Jamie Mi - jmi@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9820 1111
Agent: Rae Mano - rmano@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9820 1111
Agent: Ross Savas - rsavas@kayburton.com.au - +61 3 9820 1111
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Live the High Life in the Heart of Melbourne
Description: Perched on the 41st floor of the prestigious Collins Tower, this sun-drenched 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment delivers elevated inner-city living with breathtaking city views. Enjoy direct access from both Collins and Francis Streets, just moments from Queen Victoria Market, Southbank's dining scene, Crown Casino, laneway cafes, trams, and Southern Cross Station. Designed for effortless style and comfort, the open-plan living and dining zone is framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and features a sleek stone-benchtop kitchen equipped with premium Ariston stainless-steel appliances, including a full-size dishwasher. Entertain against a dramatic backdrop of sweeping easterly and southerly views extending over the CBD and Southbank. Both generously sized bedrooms come complete with mirrored built-in robes and are serviced by chic, fully tiled bathrooms. The home also includes a discreet European laundry, split-system heating/cooling, roller blinds, secure intercom, on-site building manager, and a designated car space. Residents also enjoy access to resort-style amenities including a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna, and fully equipped gymcity living with unbeatable lifestyle appeal and investment potential.
Agent: Jacky Ye - jye@loyalventure.com.au - 0396422789
Agent: Sue Chen - sue@loyalventure.com.au
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Oversized one bedroom studio at 480 Collins St
Description: Positioned high above prestigious Collins Street, this oversized one-bedroom studio apartment in the iconic 480 Collins Street building delivers sophisticated city living with breathtaking urban views. Framed by expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, the residence captures uninterrupted outlooks across Collins Street and towards the landmark Rialto Building, filling the space with natural light and vibrant city energy. Designed with modern elegance, the apartment features a spacious open-plan layout that seamlessly combines living and dining zones, offering flexibility rarely found in studio-style residences. The fully equipped kitchen boasts quality appliances, ample storage, and generous bench space-perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. A well-appointed, spacious bathroom complements the contemporary design, while the thoughtful floorplan enhances comfort and functionality. Set within a highly sought-after building, residents enjoy the security and prestige of a prime CBD address. Step outside to Melbourne's finest attractions, with Crown Entertainment Complex, Southern Cross Station, luxury designer boutiques, and an exceptional array of cafes and restaurants all just moments away. Ideal for owner-occupiers seeking a stylish city base or investors looking for a blue-chip addition to their portfolio, this impressive Collins Street residence offers the ultimate combination of space, location, and lifestyle.
Agent: Nick Richards - nick@precinctrealestate.com.au
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Exceptional One Bedroom Residence on Collins Street
Description: Occupying a prime eastly position within the architectural icon Collins Arch, this beautifully proportioned one bedroom apartment including secure car space and oversized storage lot, brings together ambient materials and breathtaking panoramic views across the CBD skyline to deliver the quintessential city residence. The entry extends to an open plan kitchen, dining and living area framed by full height windows capturing abundant natural light and views across Melbourne CBD skyline and Yarra River precinct, a spectacular vista by day and dramatic outlook by night. The beautifully appointed kitchen with ambient natural stone and timber veneer finishes, Miele appliances and stainless steel appointments blends seamlessly via oak timber flooring with the open plan dining and living areas that extend to a covered entertaining terrace. The master bedroom suite captures sweeping city skyline views, featuring an abundance of veneer built in robes, whilst a central bathroom and separate laundry complete the accommodation. This oversized one bedroom apartment with secure car space and large storage lot represents an incredibly scarce opportunity within one of Melbourne's most iconic and renowned buildings in the heart of Collins Street. The Building Collins Arch is an architectural masterpiece, the significance and calibre of which are unlikely to the replicated within the Melbourne CBD. Residents of this remarkable building enjoy access to exceptional facilities including a day-time concierge, 25m swimming pool, yoga room, private dining rooms and kitchen, lounge and terrace entertaining areas, together with a three-level vertical sky-garden with adjoining terrace capturing sweeping views across the city. This fully integrated mixed-use building is of a truly global scale, comprising expansive landscaped public open spaces and forecourts, outstanding food and beverage outlets, a five-star W Hotel and premium-grade commercial office accommodation. Inspections available by private appointment. For further detail or to arrange an inspection please contact Nancy Monitto on 0403 139 430 or nancy.monitto@colliers.com
Agent: Nancy Monitto - nancy.monitto@colliers.com - +61 403 139 430
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Modern City Living with Panoramic Views
Description: Experience the ultimate in convenience and contemporary living in this beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment perched high above Melbourne's CBD. Designed with comfort and style in mind, this light-filled residence offers unblocked panoramic views that elevate everyday living. Residents also enjoy premium building amenities including a swimming pool, sauna, and fully equipped gym, perfect for those seeking both relaxation and an active lifestyle. Positioned in one of Melbourne's most connected locations, you'll have public transport at your doorstep with Southern Cross Station and multiple tram lines just moments away. The apartment is also close to leading education hubs such as RMIT University, The University of Melbourne, and several major colleges-making it an ideal choice for students, professionals, or savvy investors. With Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, Crown Entertainment Precinct, supermarkets, cafés, and countless dining options all within a short stroll, this is city living at its finest. Everything you need-shopping, entertainment, convenience, and lifestyle-is right outside your door. This won't last long-enquire now to secure this exceptional opportunity. Disclaimer: Some images may have been virtually staged for visual purposes. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence and inspection to verify the property's actual condition and features
Agent: Andrew Toming - andrew.toming@xynergy.com.au - 1300 884 168
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: East Facing & Cosy!
Description: Cosy light filled Mezzanine style living in one of Melbourne's most opulent Heritage buildings is available in the form of this east facing apartment suitable for an owner occupier or investor. Located across the road from Southern Cross station and a short stroll to the Melbourne aquarium, the Australian Art Centre, Crown Casino and DFO is one of Melbourne's true land marks. The apartment offers the discerning buyer the comforts of one-bedroom mezzanine style living with ducted heating and cooling approximately 50sqm in size. Features also include Grand 2.5 metre windows, a void of 4-metre-high ceilings and the building itself offers features such as tessellated tile flooring, wide sweeping staircases, high ornate arches and soaring ceilings. Services offered are pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, onsite caretaker, piano Bar, restaurant and cafe. For a private inspection call Richard 0437 250 964
Agent: Richard Mindraoui - richard@keystonerealestate.com.au - 03 8614 8999
Agent: Mithra Ghazipour - mithra@keystonerealestate.com.au - 03 8614 8999
Docklands, VIC 3008
Land Size: 110 m²
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Potential Heritage
Description: Unique city living, boasting character and an array of original Art Noveau features. The Grand is a reminder of a bygone Victorian Gold rush era where attention to detail and architectural grandeur reigned supreme. Located across the road from Southern Cross station and a short stroll to the Melbourne aquarium, the Australian Art Centre, Crown Casino and DFO is one of Melbourne's true land marks. Within the Italianate Style distinct with 19th Century classical architecture, is this large approximately 110Sqm 2 bedroom apartment in need of minor cosmetic work. The apartment is a mezzanine loft style with a large void of (approximately) six metre high ceilings. Upstairs consists of a large master bedroom with a two way ensuite and walk-in robe, a second bedroom with BIR and a main bathroom while downstairs consists of an open plan living with kitchen, living / dining area, laundry and powder room. Features also include large west facing windows providing ample natural light and a secure car space. Building facilities include pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, restaurant and bar all within a stone throw of all that our wonderful City has on offer. Don't miss out on this opportunity to purchase a unique city apartment. Extra car space is an option. For a private inspection call Richard 0437 250 964.
Agent: Richard Mindraoui - richard@keystonerealestate.com.au - 03 8614 8999
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Property Type: Apartment / Unit / Flat
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Unique Heritage Apartment
Description: The Grand is a reminder of a bygone Victorian Gold rush era, where attention to detail and architectural grandeur reigned supreme. Upon entry, you are greeted by an impeccably maintained building with the main feature being the tessellated tile flooring, wide sweeping staircase, high ornate arches and soaring ceilings. Two fully renovated lifts give you access to a huge stylish and well-appointed 70sqm South facing apartment. The apartment is a funky mezzanine style living with ample sunlight and offers the discerning buyer the comforts of 1 bedroom with BIR and a main bathroom. Downstairs is open plan living and consists of lounge, kitchen and dining. Added features include 2.5 Meter double glazed windows, high 4 metre ceilings, central heating and cooling, secure car space, while the building itself features pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium and 2 BBQ areas great for entertaining, an onsite caretaker, piano Bar and restaurant. The apartment is within walking distance to Southern Cross Station, Crown Casino and the cosmopolitan South Wharf. Suitable for both owner occupiers and investors. For a private inspection call Richard 0437 250 964
Agent: Richard Mindraoui - richard@keystonerealestate.com.au - 03 8614 8999





















