881 Melbourne RoadSorrento VIC 3943
Property Details for 881 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento
881 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1880. The property has a land size of 703m2 and floor size of 187m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2020.
Last Listing description (November 2020)
Built as his own residence by renowned local architect and stonemason George Morce, this significant heritage limestone period home offers a unique opportunity to secure a slice of Sorrento's rich history.
Beautifully restored to exacting standards, the cottage comprises a flexible layout of three bedrooms each with spa bathrooms, spacious lounge areas and Victorian open gas log fireplaces.
Throughout the residence the grandeur of the late 1800s is showcased with classic original features including soaring ceilings, deep cornices, ornate ceiling roses, baltic floorboards and a tessellated tile front veranda. In the heart of the home a full hostess kitchen features a large island bench, central rangehood, limestone walls, terracotta flooring, and an original cast iron stove delivering a sense of authenticity, style and history.
Centrally located an easy 455m stroll to Sorrento Village and just 800m to the National Park, the property is set on approx. 702sqm surrounded by established bore-fed cottage style gardens. Previously operated as a successful B&B, the investment opportunity is obvious, as is the potential to convert a historical Sorrento address into a luxury family compound.
Features:
Land size 702sqm (approx.)
Located 455m to Sorrento Village and within easy walking distance to bay and ocean beaches, the National Park, Sorrento Hotel and the Car Ferry
Significant heritage limestone period home built circa 1880 by renowned local architect and stonemason, George Morce
Beautifully restored with classic original features such as soaring ceilings, deep cornices, ornate ceiling roses, baltic floorboards and a tessellated tile front veranda
Flexible layout comprising 3 generous bedrooms (two with private access) each with spacious lounge areas and spa bathrooms
Full hostess kitchen with large island bench, central rangehood and an original cast iron stove
Split system heating/cooling and Victoria open gas log fireplaces in each bedroom
Surrounded by established bore-fed cottage style gardens
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Property History for 881 Melbourne Rd, Sorrento, VIC 3943
- 27 Oct 2020Sold for $1,426,000
- 02 Mar 2018Listed for Sale $1,750,000
- 23 Apr 2014Sold for $925,000
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The size of Sorrento is approximately 7 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 32% of total area. The population of Sorrento in 2011 was 1,447 people. By 2016 the population was 1,596 showing a population growth of 10.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Sorrento is 60-69 years. Households in Sorrento are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Sorrento work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 81.1% of the homes in Sorrento were owner-occupied compared with 82.2% in 2016.
Sorrento has 3,685 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Sorrento have seen a 43.99% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 27.05% increase. As at 31 October 2024:
- The median value for Houses in Sorrento is $1,927,085 while the median value for Units is $1,028,225.
- Houses have a median rent of $725 while Units have a median rent of $638.
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