356 Barkly Street, Brunswick VIC 3056

Victorian house reimagined | 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 cars | 256m² land with heritage | Brunswick-Parkville border | FTTP NBN This property presents a competitively strong offering for a professional buyer seeking a modernised inner-north home without compromise on configuration. Its rare combination of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two car spaces on a 256m² block in a heritage area near Royal Park is a scarcity in Brunswick. The comprehensive renovation within the Victorian shell delivers immediate utility, serving a buyer who values low-maintenance, sun-filled space and proximity to Jewel Station and Sydney Road over a project. The positioning on the Parkville border amplifies its appeal and underpins long-term demand. The decision hinges on the heritage overlay, which secures streetscape character but formally limits redevelopment potential, a cost to buyers seeking land banking optionality. The high building coverage of 72% indicates limited ground-level expansion. The commercial logic is to acquire a turnkey, high-amenity home in a tightly held precinct, accepting the premium for a finished product. This property is a hold for the long term, leveraging its rental-ready profile and location-driven capital growth, not a short-term value-add play. Comparable sales context is limited, with one prior transaction noted at $1,540,000. This suggests the current asking range reflects market appreciation for renovated period homes in the area. Buyers should note the estimated value of $1,637,000 aligns with the guide, indicating the market pricing is current.