63 Simpson St, East Melbourne is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 227m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2007.
This stunning home, elegantly renovated by award winning Melbourne architect, Clare Cousins, includes a contemporary extension, whilst retaining many original features. Beautiful decorative hallway arches, ceiling roses, wide cornices and skirting boards are complemented by soaring ceilings, recycled timber floors and an abundance of natural light. Highest quality workmanship, fittings and fixtures are evident throughout.
Two generous bedrooms each offer a wall of built in robes. The front bedroom, with original marble mantle fireplace, overlooks rare giant spear lilies, whilst the master bedroom is warmly lit by day through a striking skylight and delightful glass ensuite. The main bathroom is accentuated by a sunken bath, circular skylight and single slab carrara marble floor.
The floor to ceiling glass windows throughout the living areas invite the lush garden in and bring the gentle sounds of a water feature into focus, creating an unexpected sense of peace and tranquility in a location so close to the CBD.
A triple sided Chemines Philippe fireplace separates the fully fitted study from the dining room, while the thoughtfully designed, centrally-positioned kitchen includes calacutta marble benches, an integrated dishwasher, pantry cupboards and plenty of storage.
At the rear, the lounge is embraced by rainforest surrounds and bi-fold floor to ceiling glass doors seamlessly open to a charming paved courtyard creating an extension of the living /entertaining area, with perfect sunset views.
Other features include secure off street parking with automated roller door, wide access off the rear lane, garden shed, retractable awning, built in speakers inside and out, automatic blinds, heated bathroom floors, a European laundry, basement cellar /additional storage, hydronic heating, ducted air conditioning, alarm system, whimsical front garden and veranda bathed in morning sunlight.
The location needs little introduction. Long considered the most desirable and aspirational suburb of Melbourne on the edge of the CBD, surrounded by Heritage parks and Melbourne's famous sporting grounds, walk to the MCG, Rod Laver Tennis arena, the restaurants, wine bars, theatres and malls in our city, The National Gallery, Federation Square, the Yarra River, hop on our free trams to Queen Victoria market or cross over to Fitzroy & Collingwood for an eclectic selection of gourmet food and experiences.
The size of East Melbourne is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 46% of total area. The population of East Melbourne in 2011 was 4,714 people. By 2016 the population was 4,987 showing a population growth of 5.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in East Melbourne is 30-39 years. Households in East Melbourne are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in East Melbourne work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 42.8% of the homes in East Melbourne were owner-occupied compared with 43.6% in 2016.
East Melbourne has 5,735 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in East Melbourne have seen a -29.12% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 9.80% increase. As at 31 January 2025:
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